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Braden takes aim
at incumbent
during debate
Liberal candidate claims
Sweet failed to deliver
on electric car plant
BY MIKE PEARSON
NEWS STAFF
Liberal candidate Dave Braden
accused Conservative incumbent
David Sweet of ignoring a proposal
for an electric car plant that would
have brought more than 200 highpaying jobs to Hamilton.
Braden made his comments during opening remarks of an all-candidates
meeting
held Monday at
the former Dundas Town Hall in
preparation for
the May 2 federal
election.
Braden said he
spent six years developing a consortium of auto parts companies which
would come together, construct a
modular assembly line and build the
electric cars. The plan would have
culminated in a THINK electric car
plant for Hamilton, possibly located
in the former Studebaker facility.
Due to the government’s inaction,
the plant chose to locate in Indiana,
Braden said.
Braden said he discussed the idea
with then mayor Fred Eisenberger,
the Hamilton Port Authority and
McMaster University.
Braden said he also received a
funding commitment from the
province, but the plan also required
$35 million from the federal government.
“We had an outstanding plan that
had a basis, that I delivered on a silver
tray,” said Braden.
But after a 2007 meeting with
Sweet, Braden said he was flatly
turned down.
“We went to them and we said we
need the federal involvement,” said
Braden. “We need about $35 million.
That’s small potatoes.”
When asked to discuss the 2007
meeting with Braden, Sweet initially
declined to comment, citing confidentiality laws.
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Chamber honours top citizens with awards
BY MIKE PEARSON
NEWS STAFF
Bob Mullen, Adrienne Wan and
the owners of Ancaster’s Coach and
Lantern Pub were honoured with
the Ancaster Citizen of the Year,
Youth Volunteer of the Year and
Business of the Year, respectively.
The annual award ceremony,
presented by the Ancaster Division
of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, was held on April 6 at the
Ancaster Mill.
Bob Mullen has more than five
decades of volunteer service to his
credit. He contributes more than
1,400 volunteer hours annually.
Mullen is a 53-year member of
the Knights of Columbus, past treasurer and financial co-ordinator of
the Knights’ Lobsterfest and a member of the Ancaster Community
Food Drive committee. Along with
his wife, Audrey, Mullen volunteers
twice weekly at McMaster University
Medical Centre.
“I really thank Ancaster for giving
me the opportunity to do what I love
best and that’s to help people out
and make our surrounding community a better place to live,” said
Mullen.
Mullen was selected among three
candidates for the award.
Citizen of the Year nominee Mary
Ann Leach chairs the Ancaster Heritage Days advisory board, as well as
the Ancaster tree-lighting ceremonies.
LIFESTYLE
Mary’s liberation
To completely understand the miracle
experienced by the Jacobs family, you
have to know where Mary was a few
short months ago.
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SPORTS
PHOTO BY MIKE PEARSON
From left: Citizen of the Year Bob Mullen, Youth Volunteer of the Year Adrienne
Wan and Business of the Year winners Andrea Cassis and Mark Hodge show off
the hardware.
Barbara Gowitzke Waddell, a
retired McMaster University professor, worked with all six municipalities of the former Hamilton-Wentworth to develop municipal antismoking by-laws. She was president
of the Hamilton Council on Smoking
and Health for eight years and president of the Ancaster Horticultural
Society for five years. For four years,
she served as director of District Six
of the Ontario Horticultural Association.
Youth Volunteer of the Year award
winner Adrienne Wan has compiled
more than 800 volunteer hours,
including participation on the
Ancaster Youth Activity Council, the
Ancaster Community Food Drive,
Students Taking Action Against
Nicotine Deception, the student
transition education program, Leadership in Action, Ancaster High’s
50th anniversary celebrations, World
Vision’s Fill a Stable fundraiser, and
several other events and charitable
causes.
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Transportation plan goes to public works Monday
There should be a big crowd in
attendance on Monday when the
Ancaster Transportation Master Plan
is presented to the city’s public works
committee.
Members of the Preserve Ancaster
Village Coalition have received
approval to appear as a delegation at
the April 18 meeting. The coalition
has voiced its opposition to several
components of the transportation
plan, including proposed left turn
lanes on Wilson Street and a roundabout at Wilson and Jerseyville.
Critics of the master plan argue the
changes will prioritize the movement
of traffic over pedestrians.
The transportation plan, support-
inside
ed by Ancaster Councillor Lloyd Ferguson and his advisory committee,
will be presented with three proposed
amendments, including the addition
of two pedestrian crossings on Wilson
Street during the plan’s detailed
design process, removal of a proposed double-lane roundabout at
Wilson and Rousseaux Streets, and a
commitment to press the provincial
Ministry of Transportation for a westbound link to Highway 403 from Main
Street in Hamilton, Mohawk Road, or
Golf Links Road in Ancaster.
Monday’s meeting is scheduled to
begin at 9:30 a.m. at Hamilton city
hall, 71 Main St. W.
Meanwhile this week, coalition
member Henry Krukowski contacted
The News to correct a comment he
made during the April 4 Ancaster
Community Committee meeting.
During the meeting, Krukowski
said city planning staff failed to place
an advertisement in the Ancaster
News regarding the Ancaster Transportation Master Plan.
“That statement was based upon
incorrect information and was therefore inaccurate,” Krukowski stated in
an e-mail.
“I offer my sincere apology to
Councillor Ferguson, city planning
staff and residents of Ancaster, and
regret any inconvenience that statement may have caused.”
Athletes of year
Redeemer University College celebrates
the accomplishments of last season by
honouring its athletes.
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She is the second member of
her family to win the youth volunteer award, following in the footsteps of her older brother, Justin,
the 2007 award winner.
Adrienne is also a member of
her school’s badminton, tennis and
touch football teams.
In her acceptance speech, Adrienne credited her parents and
grandparents, who continue to volunteer well into their eighties.
“When I think of volunteering I
think it’s an opportunity to really
serve the community and give
back to others. So I think we should
all challenge ourselves to do that
extra stuff, to go out and help one
another and change the world that
we live in,” said Adrienne. At the
awards evening, Adrienne received
a bursary towards her post-secondary education presented by
Ancaster’s two Rotary Clubs.
Three other candidates were
nominated for Youth Volunteer of
the Year.
Meghan Debicki is involved in
several charitable initiatives at her
school, Tapply Binet College in
Ancaster. Last December, she
organized the school’s participation in the Adopt a Family program, an initiative which pairs
schools with financially disadvantaged families in Hamilton’s north
end.
Alex Fensham, an Ancaster
High School student, is the current
president of the school’s video
club. He helped to organize a REEL
Canada film festival at his school
and worked on Ancaster High’s
award-winning video for the
Hamilton Police Safe Schools contest.
Clockwise from above: Citizen of the
Year nominees included Barbara
Gowitzke Waddell, Bob Mullen and
Mary Ann Leach; Business of the Year
nominees were represented by Ed
Fothergill of Fothergill Planning and
Development, Sherry Docherty of
NIE Spa and Andrea Cassis and Mark
Hodge of the Coach and Lantern
Pub; Youth Volunteer of the Year
nominees were Victoria Sullivan,
Meghan Debicki, Alex Fensham and
Adrienne Wan.
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Business owners Mark Hodge
and Andrea Cassis accepted the
Business of the Year award for the
Coach and Lantern Pub on Wilson
Street East in the Ancaster Village.
The award-winning eatery patronizes local suppliers and offers a
unique dining experience in a 175year-old heritage building. The
establishment supports many local
causes, such as the Rotary Club of
Ancaster, Ancaster Little League,
Ancaster Community Food Drive,
Ancaster Heritage Days and others.
Other business of the Year nominees included Fothergill Planning
and Development, which has
played a key role in the development of the new Ancaster Fairgrounds, and National Institute of
Esthetics (NIE Spa), which provides no-cost esthetic services to
clients undergoing cancer treatment.
Enter the Heritage Days essay contest
Catholic elementary school ready on April 26
Elementary school children in
grades six and below are invited to
enter the Heritage Days school contest in recognition of Ancaster’s
33rd annual festival.
This year, entrants are asked to
write a maximum 150-word essay
which suggests a name for the
newly renovated boardroom at the
historic Hammill House, home to
the Ancaster Minor Sports Association.
Judges are looking for a name of
a person with historical significance
as well as a connection to sports in
Ancaster. The winner receives a
prize of $100 and an opportunity to
The desks are being arranged,
the computers are being hooked
up and cleaning staff are making
surfaces shine at Ancaster’s
newest Catholic elementary
school.
Immaculate
Conception,
located at the Corner of Kitty
Murray Lane and Garner Road, is
set to open immediately after the
Easter Monday holiday on April
26. The new school will relieve
enrolment pressure at Holy
Name of Mary School on Meadowlands Boulevard, which is currently operating well over capaci-
ride in the annual Heritage Days
parade on June 11.
The Hammill House, built circa
1840 at the corner of Wilson and
Church Streets, once housed a
butcher and grocery shop, the town
jail, Ancaster Township council
chambers, the board of education
offices and Ancaster Community
Services at various times since the
1860s. The newly renovated building is now used as office and reception space for four minor sports
organizations.
Students are asked to submit
their essays to their school teachers
by April 29.
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been the proud host of the Ancaster
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celebration of spring and Easter fun
with planned events and activities
for all families. The 25th Annual
Easter Treasure Hunt is scheduled
to take place Good Friday, April 22
at the Ancaster Old Town Hall. Each
year the event attracts close to 1,500
participants of all ages with a special treasure hunt for 500 children
between 2-8 years old. The first
hunt for children ages 2-4 years
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PHOTOS BY MIKE PEARSON
Victoria Sullivan is an honour
student and student council member at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. She has been
involved in several charitable
fundraisers such as the Halloween
for Hunger food drive at her
school, and served as co-organizer
of the Out of the Cold fundraiser
and Style by Sole, a campaign that
provides shoes for children in third
world countries.
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Catholic District School Board
chair Pat Daly said Immaculate
Conception will initially consist
of about 170 students.
Enrolment will gradually
increase over the next three to
four years until the school reaches a capacity of 500 students.
The move is expected to help
Holy Name of Mary close six
portable classrooms. Immaculate
Conception will become Ancaster’s fourth Catholic elementary
school.
The Ancaster Lions Club will
hold its annual Spring Craft Fair on
Good Friday, April 22, from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. at Marritt Hall, 630 Trinity
Road.
The Lions Cafe will be serving
hearty food and beverages at very
reasonable prices all day long. A
bake sale table will be held to support cancer research.
All proceeds will be distributed
to local charities, organizations and
less fortunate individuals.
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CORRECTION
Page references were reversed for
the continuation of two front-page
stories on the Ancaster Transportation Master Plan in the April 7 issue.
The News regrets the error and any
confusion it may have caused.
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Sweet agreed to speak after Braden
waived his right to privacy.
“I asked him for a business plan and he
never produced a business plan,” said Sweet.
“Any time there’s an initiative here, you
ask the Dundas Valley School of Art, you can
ask Lloyd Ferguson around the Ancaster
Morgan Firestone Arena, if it’s a serious initiative then I’ll take it. But I can’t take something that’s just an idea, uncosted, and say
that we’ll fund it,” said Sweet.
Braden said he provided Sweet an outline
of the plan which included how much
Braden’s investors would contribute and how
much funding the province would provide.
“His behavior was pathetic, but, in fairness to him, he can’t probably make a decision,” said Braden. “I needed to get to a decision-maker. He is not allowed, as a puppet
for the federal government, he’s not allowed
to make a comment. But he should have got
me hooked up there fast.”
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The car is currently in production in Finland and sold in select European markets.
THINK has plans to begin manufacturing the
car in Elkhart, Ind. this year.
At several times during the all-candidates
meeting, Sweet received grumbles and guffaws from Liberal, New Democrat and Green
Party supporters in the audience while
speaking about job creation, scrapping the
long gun registry and the “unnecessary and
unwanted” election. More than 200 people
attended the standing room-only debate at
the old Dundas Town Hall.
After the meeting, Sweet shrugged off the
criticism.
“Obviously, when you have a meeting like
this you have some supporters you bring
with you,” said Sweet. “Sometimes they
decide to ramp up the volume a little bit. But
I stand by what I said. If you don’t have a
competitive tax jurisdiction, people aren’t
going to invest and it’s those investments
that create jobs.”
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NDP candidate Nancy MacBain outlined
her party’s focus on credit card reform,
including a plan to limit interest rates to
prime plus five per cent. The NDP also supports a reversal of corporate tax cuts coupled
with tax reductions for small business, a
national child care plan and strengthened
public pensions.
MacBain is a staff representative for
Canadian Union of Public Employees 3906.
In her capacity as a union representative,
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and teaching assistants at McMaster University. She holds a masters degree in labour
studies.
Green Party candidate Peter Ormond also
took issue with corporate tax cuts.
“Why are we subsidizing the companies
that are making the most money?” he said.
Ormond advocated for a carbon tax shift
that would tax polluters and reward conservation and green energy initiatives. During
closing remarks, Ormond admitted that he
has campaigned in the past for the Conservatives, NDP and Liberals.
Today, he sees little difference between
the big three parties. He was motivated to
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Mayor Bob Bratina said
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$8.15 million. Rossini said he was expecting a number close to $3 million, similar
to what the city received last year.
Councillors decided that half of money
will be used to pay for some social services costs, while the other half will be put in
an unallocated capital fund. Council still
has to agree next week to the recommendation.
Politicians could also use some of the
$14.5 million in 2010 surplus money the
city is expected to have to pay for the
social services costs.
“We’re like Oliver Twist,
always asking for more, please.
It’s about fairness. (The money) is a
drop in the bucket for the province.
They spend that on a coffee break.”
Coun. Terry Whitehead
“We have been given sufficient funds
from the province,” said Bratina.
The mayor remained reluctant to
“badger” the Liberals for them to cover
the $4 million, especially after the
province has already given the city an
extra $25 million for the Pan Am Stadium,
and millions of dollars for other projects.
He said he also believes “more things”
will be given to the city in the future.
Bratina was ready to approve the city’s
2011 budget Thursday, after councillors
managed to reduce the average tax
increase to about 0.8 per cent, after agreeing to some strategic staffing cuts that will
cost about $1 million.
“We have been treated well by the
province,” said Bratina. “We can pass this
budget today.”
Council has also asked the province to
pay the $1.5 million in extra emergency
medical service expenses Hamilton is
expected to incur because of the restructuring Hamilton Health Sciences implemented Monday at McMaster University.
Murray suggested councillors pay the
$4 million out of the city’s tax stabilization
fund this year. Still, councillors will continue to meet with provincial officials to
pry money from them. Politicians have
given them until the end of June to complete the job.
The decision didn’t sit well with Ward 8
(west Mountain) Coun. Terry Whitehead.
He said he believes the province is
responsible for providing the money to
Hamilton.
“We are clearly letting the province off
the hook,” he said.
“We’re like Oliver Twist, always asking
for more, please. It’s about fairness. (The
money) is a drop in the bucket for the
province. They spend that on a coffee
break.”
Hamilton precipitation up nearly two-thirds in March
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millimetres. In most parts of the province,
the normal trend from earlier in the year
continued, with normal temperatures
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Consultants costly as school board
accommodation reviews continue
BY GORD BOWES
NEWS STAFF
Hiring consultants to assist with high
school accommodation reviews is costing
Hamilton's public school board $2,534 per
meeting.The entire process
could cost upwards of
$250,000.
The figures come from
the board's contracts with
the consultants released
after a freedom of information request by Hamilton
Community News.
The amount includes
time spent working with
staff, preparing documents and attending
the 96 meetings associated with each of the
three accommodation review committees
(ARCs). Each ARC is scheduled to meet 14
times, plus four public input meetings, and
there are 14 staff steering committee meetings for each group.
The Hamilton-Wentworth District
School Board deal with Watson and Associates, which is supplying the services of up to
four consultants, calls for about $71,000 to
be spent for each high school accommodation review, including an average of $1,789
for each meeting.
The firm is making available senior consultant Daniel Del Bianco and up to three
other employees. The agreement projects a
total cost of about $215,000 over the course
of the high school reviews, which wrap up
in January.
That total will probably ring in lower,
because some of the $40,000 budgeted for
support documentation will be done
instead by staff, a board spokesman said.
The board has also hired Jim Wibberley, a
former HWDSB superintendent and Grand
Erie board education director.
His contract calls for a
flat rate of $745 per day.
Wibberley's contract
runs from October 2010
through December 2011,
possibly ending sooner,
the document notes.
If he worked all 96
meetings, he would be
paid $71,520. The board
said he has missed three
meetings so far. The consultants' work on
the committees is backed up by several
board staff and overseen by associate director of education Ken Bain.
Bain previously said it is necessary to
hire outside consultants because they have
experience with new Ministry of Education
guidelines for closure reviews that its own
staff do not have.
The board's manager of planning and
accommodation left at the end of November and the new manager began in midJanuary.
The contract proposal from Watson and
Associates was submitted on Nov. 24, prior
to the hiring of the new manager, the board
said. The new manager has completed
many of the support items Watson outlined
in its proposal. The board has extended
Watson and Associations' contract for its
current reviews of elementary schools.
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Ormond shines over traditional parties
Large partisan crowd shouts down
incumbent at Dundas debate
BY CRAIG CAMPBELL
NEWS STAFF
Green Party candidate Peter Ormond
came out swinging against the three main
parties in Monday night’s federal candidates
debate at Dundas Town Hall.
In his second run for the local
Member of Parliament job,
Ormond appeared to outshine
first-time NDP candidate Nancy
MacBain while scoring some
points — against Liberal candidate David Braden and incumbent Conservative MP David
Sweet — with a huge, but partisan, crowd squeezed into the second floor
hall.
Each of the four candidates had a large
team of supporters, but Sweet appeared to
be fighting uphill – at least early on – as his
first answers were shouted down with cries
of “lies” and, “What’s that?,” when he said he
wanted to continue doing more of what he
had been doing as a member of government.
Polite applause followed many of his later
comments.
“We need a stable, national majority government,” Sweet said.
Ormond said the other parties are afraid
of Green leader Elizabeth May’s message,
and that’s why she has not been included in
the national leader’s debates.
He stressed the Green party
platform, and encouraged voters
to read it.
On health care, he noted the
party’s support for a national
pharmacare program, providing
low cost medication to Canadians.
“Just throwing money into the
system is not helping people,” Ormond said.
“We need to control drug costs.”
On protecting jobs, he challenged Sweet’s
reliance on McMaster University’s Innovation Park, instead pushing the Green platform of focusing on the local community. He
2011
Wild Waterworks implements smoking ban
The air at Wild Waterworks should be a
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After four years of restricting smoking
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“We promote Wild Waterworks as a
venue for safe, enjoyable recreation,” said
manager Shane Ormerod.
“It’s important that we address those
activities that are contrary to that objective.”
The move comes on the heels of a pend-
ing city bylaw that would see regulation of
smoking in outdoor spaces, particularly
where children are present, such as municipal parks, playgrounds and wading pools.
According to a City of Hamilton Information report 77 per cent of residents are
non-smokers, yet a national survey conducted in 2009 reported that 53 per cent of
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said
knowledge-based
employment isn’t enough for
the future.
“We need to have some
applied skills,” Ormond said.
Dave Braden
He said politicians have
been talking about transit for 30 years but
achieved little. He suggested serious investment is needed in transportation that helps
people.
“We’re looking at expanding an airport.
Meanwhile we have potholes in the streets,”
Ormond said.
MacBain said foreign ownership of Canadian companies needs to be carefully
reviewed.
“What happened with steel shouldn’t
have happened,” she said.
“All I’ve seen is more jobs go. Taxpayers
deserve to know how their money is being
spent.”
She said education and training needs
more public money, and politicians should
be cautious of corporate sponsorship.
MacBain suggested more money should
be spent on programs for youth and mentally ill rather than building more prisons.
“Stephen Harper has failed to fix what’s
wrong with Ottawa,” she said. “Ignatieff has
given Harper a free pass without getting anything in return for you.”
Braden stressed his record as a municipal
Nancy MacBain
Peter Ormond
David Sweet
councillor and local small businessman.
“I have a record of dealing with difficult
issues most people would stay away from,”
he said.
He called the Conservative party’s form of
government “regressive,” and questioned its
integrity based on being found in contempt
of Parliament and other recently reported
scandals.
“Let’s hope for a government that’s more
mature,” Braden said.
Meanwhile, Sweet relied on his government’s record and his personal experience
over the past two terms.
He asked voters to “focus on what’s right
with Canada” and argued the Conservative
government has funded some local social
organizations to help youth, helped hire
more police to deal with gang violence and
human trafficking. He suggested hassling
farmers and duck hunters about gun ownership was not the right way to prevent crime.
Sweet said any pharmacare program has
to be sustainable, and corporate tax breaks
are necessary to create a competitive tax
jurisdiction.
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OPINION PAGE
Time to start anew
Watching the Hamilton-Wentworth District School
Board in recent weeks, we can't help but wince as we witness the rift between elected officials and the public
widen with each passing week.
With the piling on of reasons for exempting Westmount from an accommodation review, chair Judith
Bishop battling Parkview's principal at a public meeting
and vice-chair Tim Simmons telling the Mountain high
school review committee to stop questioning trustees'
wisdom and get back to work, the board seems to be
fumbling the ball at every turn.
Add trustee-vs-trustee battles, questionable in-camera decisions and a general sense of arrogance, and it's
no wonder the public is increasingly questioning if they
are being properly served.
It all began over a year ago with the start of the accommodation review committee (ARC) process, which
requires engaging the public about which high schools
need to close.
Not everyone believes school boards listen to the public during such a review — there's a general mistrust of
institutions and politicians that gets in the way of blind
faith — but at least there was
a chance the wisdom of a colTHE ISSUE
lection of community members might be heard.
Public’s lack of trust
Starting out with a promover high school
ise of total transparency, the
closure process
board has since exposed
itself as hiding at least one
OUR VIEW
key fact from the start, coming up with an excuse for
Board needs to find
sheltering three schools from
way to earn back
the process rather than being
public’s trust
upfront with the reason.
The board could have
been forthright from the start, but chose to be opaque.
Now, the public has lost faith in the review process.
Take the special education, or vocational, schools for
example. At the outset of the accommodation review
committee (ARC) process, Mountain and Parkview secondary schools were included for their respective committees to examine.
But early in the process, with the announcement by
staff that special needs students will be integrated into
regular schools, the board’s pre-determined intention to
close Mountain and Parkview, regardless of the committee's recommendation, was excavated.
In Westdale, parents are wary of the board's review of
G.R. Allan, Dalewood and Prince Phillip elementary
schools. They feel the fix is in for a new superschool at
Dalewood as the city has already announced a plan to
rebuild the recreation centre there. They see the review
process as a farce, especially in light of the recent revelations regarding Westmount.
In the ARC looking at schools in the lower city, there is
a belief the money saved from shutting down area
schools will be used to fund a new high school on the
Mountain or in Glanbrook.
And what about possibly redeveloping Westmount.
No one believes the board has not thought about what to
do with that school, which is ailing badly, after the review.
It would be irresponsible if no one at the board has
thought about how our tax dollars will be spent to fix up
or replace the decaying building.
If the board truly wants to restore the public's trust, it
must make efforts to do so. It must go the extra mile and
not worry about appearances or egos.
For starters, it must capitulate on its heavy-fisted
stance and restart the Mountain high school review, all
cards in, and actually listen to what the public says during the process.
Anything else is lip service to the board's claim of
transparency.
Trustees might argue they find themselves between a
rock and a hard place, but they wedged themselves into
that spot with obstinacy and by acting with impunity
right from the start.
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TA L E S
FROM THE
CRYPT
Monuments of recession in South Carolina
I just returned from a week-long vacation in some pretty good courses and paid $150 total.
Santee, South Carolina. The area is located
$200,000 in reach
between Columbia and Charleston, and is well
Speaking of golf, the sixth annual Hamilton
known as an affordable golf destination.
Community News-Mission Services Charity Golf
I drove down with my dad and his wife. It’s the Tournament is slated for May 5 at Hidden Lake
first lengthy driving excursion I’ve undertaken in Golf Club.
a long time.
Over the last five years, we have raised more
The last time I drove more than 12 hours in than $170,000 to help Mission Services carry out
one haul, I was part of a crew of high
its crucial mandate to help the less
school buddies heading to Fort Laudfortunate in our community.
erdale, Fla., for some spring break fun.
This year, if all goes according to
The route took us through New
plan, we hope to top the $200,000
York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virmark in total funds raised. This is a
ginia, North Carolina, and finally,
huge milestone for our tournament.
South Carolina. It’s about a 13.5-hour
Mission Services often uses the
drive from Hamilton, travelling at or
slogan – for just $3.11 – in soliciting
near the speed limit.
donations to help provide hot, nutriSantee is a small town – about 800
tious meals to the needy.
people – located just off the I-95 in the
If we can reach our goal of topsouth eastern part of South Carolina.
ping the $200,000 mark this year,
MARK CRIPPS
It sits on the banks of Lake Marion,
that translates into 64,308 meals proMANAGING EDITOR
the state’s largest inland lake. The
vided to the homeless and poor in
man-made lake was created in 1940s as part of a our community.
hydroelectric project.
We are still looking for golfers, sponsors and
It’s a beautiful area, but one that bears the prizes for our tournament.
scars of recession. It’s also an area where you see
If you can help in any way or want to enjoy a
the stark contrast between rich and poor.
great day of golf for a good cause, I encourage
Lining many of the gated golf courses in the you to visit www.mission-services.com and folarea are gorgeous homes with immaculate land- low the tournament link.
scaping. But travel outside these areas, and you
It’s agencies like Mission Services that work
will see many people living in old trailers or bro- on the front lines to tackle Hamilton’s poverty
ken down homes.
issues.
One telling sign of the impact the recession
I’ve always believed in the old Chinese
had on the area is the outlet mall just off the main proverb that if you give a man a fish, you feed
drag (Highway 6). Built to accommodate at least him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed
100 stores, there are only three retailers currently him for life.
selling goods.
At Mission Services, providing hot meals is
One day, we took a trip to a golf course locat- just one aspect of a broader agenda to impact
ed about 25 minutes north on the I-95. I counted poverty in our community.
at least 10 abandoned hotel/motels along the
This long-standing agency also provides shelroute. Some were in pretty good shape; others ter and services for abused women, addiction
were run down. They sit like depressing monu- counselling, employment and training services,
ments to the impact the recession had on South community outreach and much more.
Carolina’s tourism industry.
The wide-ranging impact Mission Services
While the U.S. unemployment rate is 8.9 per has in our community is the main reason I
cent, it’s 10.2 in South Carolina.
approached them six years ago with the idea to
As for the golf, the economic situation in the partner in a charity golf tournament.
area worked to my favour. I played five rounds on
Hope to see you out on May 5.
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Focusing on negative promotes cynicism
If our party leaders were rodents,
Tales From the Crypt, March 31.
I was quite put off to see this headline in Hamilton Community News.
When I became a parent, I learned
that if you constantly focus only on the
negative, children will act badly to get
attention. And here was the managing
editor indulging himself in a swarmy
comparison of party leaders with
rodents. I am getting really tired of this
kind of cynicism that sets our expecta-
tions - and the lens through which we
view politics - so low.
It only reinforces voter cynicism and
sense of hopelessness, opening the
door to bad behaviour on the part of
some, like the personal attack ads we've
seen by the Conservatives in this campaign.
Plus, it's intellectually lazy. Such
writing reinforces a downward spiral of
cynicism and voter apathy. It affects
how we engage the political process
and politicians. There are a lot of good
people in politics, but this current tone
affects their capacity to engage with
disengaged citizens.
"What's the point?," people wonder.
In the end, where does this leave our
democracy?
With people jaded enough to think
contempt for Parliament is the norm,
looking for a strong person to make it
all go away — "unnecessary elections"
and our democracy with it.
Denise O'Connor
Ancaster
Catholic students provided with tranportation based on priority
I am writing to correct two statements in the article regarding changes
to the Hamilton-Wentworth District
School Board's transportation walking
distances policy. At the outset, I would
like to indicate that it is my understanding that the incorrect statements were
quoted directly from a report presented
to the HWDSB.
The report states that “the distance
for public students in rural areas will
continue to be 0.8 kilometres — half that
for Catholic students.”
As a result of long standing practices,
the vast majority of students who reside
in the “rural” areas within our (the
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District
School Board) jurisdiction are provided
transportation irrespective of how far
they live from their home school. This is
as a result of the priority we have and
continue to place on student safety (e.g.
lack of sidewalks in rural areas).
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The second statement which
requires clarification is with respect to
transportation provided to secondary
students. (“By contrast, the Catholic
board generally requires secondary students to take a city bus with exceptions
for special needs students”). In a number of areas in our jurisdiction, we provide transportation for secondary
school students. As well, we are in the
process of reviewing secondary school
transportation in the hope of revising
the policy in advance of the 2011-12
school year.
Without commenting on why the
authors of the report felt it necessary to
include reference to the practices/policies of our board, it would have been
helpful if they had called our staff to verify their information.
Patrick J. Daly, Hamilton-Wentworth
Catholic District School Board
Traffic proposal harms historic village
This is an open letter to Ancaster
Councillor Lloyd Ferguson.
My name is Maggie Williams and I
am an 11- year-old student at Rousseau
Public School. I am writing because I
am against the Ancaster Master Transportation Plan, and I hope you will support my request to preserve our historic
village.
My family and I moved from Toronto to Ancaster when I was six because
my parents wanted me to grow up in a
place where I could walk to school, ride
my bike to friends’ houses and play
outside. I’ve heard that you support
widening the roads in front of my
school on McNiven, in front of my
house on Wilson Street and again on
my
route
to
school
along
Rousseau/Mohawk in order to stop
traffic jams. I also heard that you support the introduction of two more traffic “roundabouts” on Wilson Street.
It seems to me that these proposals
will make traffic flow for cars faster and
easier, but they will harm pedestrians,
cyclists, local businesses, the environment and the character of our heritage
village. I have some questions:
• If cars are speeding up, isn’t this
less safe for me and my classmates to
cross the street?
• Wouldn’t crosswalks or lights be
safer for pedestrians and cyclists than
roundabouts?
• If traffic moves faster won’t it make
more people want to drive and lead to
even more cars being on the roads?
• How will road widening affect our
environment?
• How many of the trees that line the
roadway will have to be cut down?
• How many of the pretty island
flower beds will have to be destroyed to
accommodate more road space?
• What does this mean for cyclists
and pedestrians?
• Are we going to lose existing sidewalks and bike lanes?
My vision for our community is to
have even more green space and to be
able to walk or bike to places without
having to worry about traffic.
Shouldn’t we be looking for ways to
improve physical fitness and help our
environment?
I want people to come to this area to
enjoy the great things our community
has to offer, not because it’s the quickest way to the highway.
I want to live in a community where
people will slow down to look at our
historic village, stop and shop or take a
nice walk and enjoy the beauty of our
trees and gardens.
Margaret Williams
Ancaster
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McMaster — centre of
excellence fo children?
On Sunday morning, my daughter fell and injured her
arm. She was unable to move it and we decided that she
required some medical attention.
We contemplated visiting St. Joseph’s Healthcare,
where my daughter had been treated numerous times in a
timely and efficient manner, but decided that McMaster,
“the centre of excellence for children,” would be a better
option if she required to see an orthopedic surgeon.
Firstly, we had a very difficult
time even finding the ER. The lady
working at the information desk “Our anticipation
was directing anxious parents carof a child-friendly
rying very sick children to the ER.
The journey was a maze and environment was
quite a distance to travel with a
quickly crushed as
crying child. Our anticipation of a
child-friendly environment was we entered a clinical
quickly crushed as we entered a environment that
clinical environment that looked
looked like it
like it belonged in a Third World
belonged
in a
country. The waiting room was
old and dirty and sick children
Third World
were lying on their parents, waitcountry”
ing to be seen by a doctor.
Ambulances were bringing in
patients on stretchers and backboards through the waiting room for all of the scared sick
children to see.
There was not a children’s book in sight, no television,
only a narrow hallway with some animal prints that parents were pacing with their sick children in effort to distract them during the wait.
There was one triage nurse with another nurse trying to
help out in a substandard facility. After waiting to see the
triage nurse, my daughter’s elbow popped back in, but we
thought that she should still be checked out. Four hours
later, after waiting with a two-year-old, we were told she
was the lowest priority and every patient who had arrived
after us would be seen first as they were a higher priority.
When I questioned the staff, I was told that the
switchover had just happened — what a poor excuse.
They have hyped up this hospital to be the centre of
excellence. Nothing excellent was on display in that emergency room. A rapid assessment or quick-care area should
be implemented in order to see the children with minor
injuries to avoid these ridiculous wait times.
These children do not need to be exposed to the very
sick children. I observed very sick children in the waiting
room, waiting for the health care that they deserve, for
periods of time that are unacceptable by any standard.
Parents do not visit the ER for fun; each parent there is
concerned for the welfare of their child and should not
have to wait hours and hours before their child is given the
care and attention that they deserve regardless of the seriousness of their issue.
After a four-hour wait with nine children still ahead of
us, we decided to leave and follow up with our family doctor. Some families do not have this option and are forced
to wait.
It is a sad day for the children in Hamilton if this is what
is deemed to be the centre of excellence for pediatric
health care.
Robert Welsh
Hamilton
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Area-rating studies show
tax increases in suburbs
BY KEVIN WERNER
NEWS STAFF
Hamilton councillors may be talking about compromise and cooperation to mitigate the effects of tripling
suburban residents’ taxes, but some councillors are
prepared to fight to keep the area-rating policy in place
for now.
Under at least four scenarios proposed by city staff
based on an urban-rural geographical split, any
changes to the current area-rating policy will see suburban homeowners’ taxes jump anywhere between 6.5
per cent for Ancaster residents to 16 per cent for Glanbrook homeowners, while residents in the former city
of Hamilton will see their
taxes drop by more than four “I know the sensitivity
per cent.
Under the Citizens’ of the issue. Nobody
Forum recommendation for
wants a head-on
a three-tiered fire service
collision.
Compromise
rate, suburban residents will
needs to happen.”
see their taxes rise from
between 1.9 per cent for
Robert Rossini
Ancaster residents, to 9.2 per
cent for Glanbrook homeowners. The forum, which
introduced its recommendations about a month ago,
also proposed to eliminate Ancaster’s sidewalk snow
clearing service. City staff said eliminating the service
will only mean a $4 savings for each household. Ancaster Councillor Lloyd Ferguson has called the forum’s recommendation silly, and will fight to keep the service.
But if councillors decide to eliminate area-rating for
transit, fire, culture and recreation, as a number of
inner city politicians want to happen starting this year,
then suburban taxpayers will see a jump in their taxes
anywhere from three to four per cent. Hamilton residents would see tax cuts in every scenario that was proposed by city financial staff.
Corporate services general Manager Robert Rossini
said any area rating proposal includes ideas to mitigate
the tax impacts by phasing in the increases over a number of years.
After listening to the nearly five-hour presentation
about changes to area-rating, councillors said they
needed time to talk about such an emotional and fractious issue among themselves.
“I want to bring us together,” said Ward 4 Councillor
Sam Merulla, who has wanted to eliminate area rating,
believing it has benefited the suburban areas since
amalgamation.
Councillors are also mindful that during the past
municipal election, voters demanded they do something to cut taxes. They said, say councillors, Hamilton
remains one of the highest taxed municipalities in the
province.
“Taxes are just too high,” said Mayor Bob Bratina.
Flamborough councillor Judi Partridge, whose residents will have to absorb the second highest tax
increase if area-rating is eliminated or reformed, said
her homeowners can’t afford further tax hikes.
“We have to get them down in a sustainable fashion,” she said.
But Brenda Johnson, councillor for Glanbrook,
which would have the highest tax hikes if area rating is
changed, remained fearful of any changes council
adopts. She would like to see a tax policy that would
allow homeowners pay for what they receive in services.
Councillors are expected to discuss changing area
rating this week, with the possibility it could take effect
in the 2011 budget.
So far politicians have whittled the average 2011 tax
increase to about 0.8 per cent.
If councillors agree to a changed area-rating system,
and phase it in over a period of five to 10 years, city staff
say tax increases this year could be as high in the urban
areas as 3.1 per cent for Dundas residents, to a low of
0.3 per cent increase for Hamilton residents.
Other politicians believe they should gather more
information, including conducting a municipal services delivery review before implementing such a comprehensive tax policy. Such a review could take anywhere
from six months to a year.
“I’m not married to my previous report,” said Rossini, referring to his 2009 area rating study. “I know the
sensitivity of the issue. Nobody wants a head-on collision. Compromise needs to happen.”
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Preliminary hearing set for manslaughter accused
BY CRAIG CAMPBELL
NEWS STAFF
A three-day preliminary hearing is scheduled to start at the end of October to hear evidence against a Dundas man charged with
manslaughter after a Remembrance Day
event at the local legion branch.
Richard Padunsky appeared in court
Thursday morning with his lawyer, Dean
Paquette, after a judicial pre-trial meeting last
month. Paquette told the court a preliminary
hearing is set to begin Oct. 31, continue on
Nov. 3 and end on Nov. 15.
Padunsky, walking with the help of a cane,
was quiet as his lawyer spoke briefly.
An additional charge for failing to comply
with bail conditions will also be spoken to on
the first day of the hearing.
A preliminary hearing is held in order for a
judge to determine whether there is enough
evidence against an accused to actually proceed to trial.
Bill Terry, 69, died Nov. 13 after what
Hamilton police called “physical contact”
with another man at the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch on King Street West in Dundas. Padunsky, 55, was charged with
manslaughter and released on bail with several conditions.
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Tories back Skelly despite resignations over nomination of star candidate
BY KEVIN WERNER
NEWS STAFF
The
Ancaster-Dundas-FlamboroughWestdale Progressive Conservative riding
association will look at a May date to hold an
acclamation meeting for Ancaster resident
Donna Skelly to be its star candidate.
Herman Proper, president of the riding
association, said the next executive meeting
for the association is tentatively scheduled
for May 4 or the 11, which will be after the
May 2 federal election.
“We will determine what date to ask for an
acclamation meeting and campaign kickoff
(from the central office),” said Proper.
The riding association last week cancelled
at the last minute what was supposed to be
an acclamation meeting in Copetown for
Skelly, the CHCH television personality.
Proper said the riding association decided it
would be better to have the meeting after the
federal election was over.
“We didn’t think it was a good time to
launch a new candidate,” said Proper.
He confirmed it was the riding executive
that asked the central party to cancel the
meeting.
Cool down
Proper said the delay in confirming Skelly
as the party’s candidate will also allow the
entire situation to cool down.
“It gives us a little time to settle down,”
said Proper.
Proper said an acclamation meeting will
be held. In other ridings, such as Hamilton
East-Stoney Creek, the Tory candidate,
Nancy Fiorentino, was appointed by the central party in a news release.
He said since Skelly was anointed as the
Notice of Study Commencement and
Public Information Centre
Garner Road/Rymal Road and Garth Street
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Visitors to Royal Botanical Gardens who
are looking to brush up on their outdoor
survival skills will get to do so April 16, 10
a.m. as celebrity survival expert Les Stroud
will stop by to take part in the launch of
renowned artist Robert Bateman’s Get to
Know Contest.
Stroud will be taking questions from
guests and talking about the importance of
getting outdoors and in touch with nature,
the basis of the Get to Know Program, an
inspiring conservation program developed
by Canadian artist Bateman.
THE PROCESS
This project is being carried out as a Schedule
C project under the Municipal Engineers
Association Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment (October 2000, as amended
in 2007). All requirements for Schedule C
projects within the Study Area will be fulﬁlled.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
Public consultation is an important component of the EA process. Accordingly, the ﬁrst Public
Information Centre (PIC) to receive public input will be held as follows:
DATE:
Thursday, April 28, 2011
TIME:
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (open house format)
LOCATION: Redeemer University College, Room 212 AD, 777 Garner Road E., Ancaster
The purpose of this information session is to present alternative design concepts that address the
identiﬁed transportation needs, and the evaluation criteria that will be used to assess the alternative
design concepts.
A second PIC will be held at a later date to present the evaluation of the alternative design concepts
and identify the preferred design concept.
The study results will be documented in an Environmental Study Report, which will be available for
public review and comment upon completion of the study. Another advertisement will be published
at that time, indicating where the report can be viewed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED
There is an opportunity at any time during this process for interested persons to review
outstanding issues and bring concerns to the attention of the Project Managers. If you have any
questions or comments, or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact:
Ian Upjohn, MCIP, RPP
Project Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc.
195 The West Mall
Toronto, ON, M9C 5K1
Ian.Upjohn@snclavalin.com
Phone: 416-679-6289
Fax: 416-231-5356
Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become
part of the public record.
This Notice issued April 14 and 21, 2011.
das recently, praised Corrigan as a good candidate for the party in 2007. But he expects
bigger things to happen with Skelly as the
party’s preferred candidate.
“We have had a growth in membership.
Our core is solid, and we are moving
forward. We are supporting Donna Skelly.”
Herman Proper
“He did withdraw,” said Proper. “I’ve been
told he agreed to step down.”
Skelly, once acclaimed, will challenge veteran incumbent Liberal MPP Ted McMeekin
for the riding.
Despite the troubles the riding is experiencing, Proper said the party is behind Skelly, and he expects her to win in the provincial
election this fall.
“We have had a growth in membership.
Our core is solid, and we are moving forward,” said Proper. “We are supporting
Donna Skelly.”
‘Survivorman’ Les Stroud at RBG this weekend
THE STUDY
The City of Hamilton has initiated a Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to
address the transportation needs for Garner
Road/Rymal Road and Garth Street in
response to recent land use and transportation
planning studies that have documented
the justiﬁcation for improvements in these
corridors (see map for subject area). The
purpose of this study is to develop and assess
design alternatives that address the identiﬁed
transportation issues along these roads.
Lorissa Skrypniak, MCIP, RPP
Senior Project Manager
Transportation Planning
Environment & Sustainable Infrastructure
Public Works, City of Hamilton
77 James St., North, Suite 320
Hamilton ON, L8R 2K3
tplanning@hamilton.ca
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 2732
Fax: 905-546-4435
party’s preferred candidate for the riding,
there has been some tension created by people who backed Chris Corrigan, the riding’s
2007 candidate. Proper acknowledged that of
the 20 executive members of the riding association, five have resigned over how the party
selected Skelly.
“There are a number of people who are
Chris Corrigan supporters have been upset,”
he said.
Proper didn’t know if the members who
resigned will return to the association.
Proper reiterated the party’s position that
Corrigan agreed to step aside to allow Skelly
to become the candidate. Corrigan, who has
been actively running as a possible candidate since last year, did not return an email
for comment. Corrigan has not spoken publicly about the issue.
Progressive Conservative leader Tim
Hudak, and other party officials insist Corrigan “stepped aside” and was not forced out.
Skelly, they say, was the only person to file
papers to seek the nomination by the March
16 date.
Hudak, during a news conference in Dun-
Children and youth will then have a
chance to explore the use of watercolour
and sketching for recording outdoor observations in a hands-on art activity then take a
walk on the wild side to look for wildlife on
Royal Botanical Gardens trails.
The Get to Know Contest is open to
Canadians 19 years of age, and this year's
theme is This is My Forest, in celebration of
the UN’s International Year of Forests.
Students can make a submission in a
variety of forms and can learn more about
the contest at www.gettoknow.ca.
SPRING THAW FLOOD PREVENTION TIPS
As the city experiences milder temperatures heading into spring thaw with
the increased possibility of rain over the next few weeks, the Public Works
Department offers these precautionary measures that can be taken to avoid or
minimize ﬂooding impacts.
• Keep catch basins in front of your property free from debris to allow for
unobstructed ﬂow.
• Consider the installation of protective plumbing devices such as back-ﬂow
valves or sump pumps.
• Ensure that sewer laterals are functioning properly through regularly
scheduled maintenance.
• Keep your eavestroughs clean. When your eavestroughs are blocked, the
rain will pour over the edges landing on the ground next to your home. If
you have cracks in the concrete wall of your basement or problems with your
weeping tile, this water could enter your home.
• Consider disconnecting roof leaders from the sewer system. Do this only if
it is determined that neighbouring properties will not be adversely affected.
• Consider installing window well covers to help keep window wells free from
debris which can clog drains and cause basement ﬂooding.
• When landscaping your property, be sure that you don’t change the lot
grading. Water should ﬂow away from your home, not towards it.
• Remember, gardens, plant material and trees absorb water.
• Maintain the swale on your property. The swale is usually located on
the property line between properties. A swale is a shallow trough-like
depression that carries water during rainstorms or snow melts.
www.hamilton.ca/ﬂoodaware
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But more importantly than getting Mary out
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Mary had upper body mobility but “I would spend this always fall asleep. The catheter I had
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She managed to play with her four
memory is amazing. Before, I couldtreasured grand-babies, but her get back what I got n’t remember what I had for breakmovement was limited — no crawl- back, in a heartbeat.” fast if someone asked me in the
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Mary has finished physiotherapy,
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but continues to do Pilates and
Multiple sclerosis and its damaging effects attends the exercise rehabilitation program
were ravaging Mary’s once vibrant body, mind Mac Wheelers a couple of times a week.
and spirit.
She gets up and down off the floor all by her...That is until Aug. 27, 2010, when Mary trav- self, a feat she acknowledges is an “amazing
elled to Costa Rica to undergo the Liberation accomplishment” that was impossible before
treatment. Developed by Italian neurologist Dr. the procedure.
Paolo Zamboni, the treatment involves a techMary continues to improve each day, to the
nique used to widen narrowed or obstructed delight of her family.
blood vessels, a condition known as CCSVI or
“It was really interesting to watch the grandChronic Cerebralspinal Venous Insufficiency.
kids when I started to be able to stand,” she
The surgery is fairly simple; people around said. “When we played Wii, I always had to sit
the world have experienced positive results. For down when I bowled, When I stood up one day,
some, the improvement is immediate; others my grandson Kai just took off running, yelling,
get a little better each day.
‘Mommy, mommy! Nanna is standing and
For Mary, the change has been nothing short bowling.’
of breathtaking, miraculous really.
“I think my greatest joy is watching the
The day after her surgery, Mary wiggled her grandchildren as I do more things. This is new
toes and lifted her legs from the bed.
for Nanna, and it’s really exciting to see the
“I would have accepted less,” said Mary of grandkids getting excited. They’re my pride and
the operation’s results. “I was excited five hours joy.”
after the operation that I could move my toes. I
Mary’s next goal is to regain the independwas like a kid getting something for Christmas ence that comes with getting her driver’s
that I wanted. It exceeded my expectations. I licence. It’s been 20 years since she has known
thought I would be a little longer getting out of the freedom of getting behind the wheel.
the chair.”
“I won’t have to worry about DARTS or my
Mary now primarily uses a walker to get husband being available to take me,” she said.
Join the Mohawk College Community Choir for its final performance of the 2010-11 season, Divine
Inspirations, under the direction of
David Holler with Christopher
Dawes, organ, and solo performances by Lucy Bledig, Jennifer EnnsModolo, Rocco Rupolo and James
Medeiros.
The concert will be held at St.
Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St.
W.,Dundas, Sunday May 1, 3 p.m.
Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors. Call
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Mary Jacobs is shown with granddaughters
Mattea, 3 1/2, and Nikola, 1. Before the Liberation
treatment, getting down on the floor to play with
her grandchildren was impossible.
“It will give me freedom, and that’s another part
of liberation.”
The Liberation treatment that got Mary back
on her feet is not yet available in Canada, but
Mary is a firm believer in its positive effects.
“This procedure does something for an MS
patient. A good number of people have gone,
and they get back some quality of life,” she said.
“I would spend this money and more to get
back what I got back, in a heartbeat.”
Mary Jacobs will share her inspirational story
with members of the Rotary Club of Dundas
during their regular weekly meeting, April 26 at
the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club. The
general public is invited to attend. RSVP to club
secretary David Lacombe at 905-628-2658 by
April 22.
Volunteers are needed for 6th
World Conference on Breast Cancer
to be held in Hamilton, Tuesday,
June 7 to Saturday, June 11.
For more information on the
conference and a list of opportunities, visit www.wcbcf.ca and go to
the Volunteer tab or call 905-5234664. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available before and
during the conference.
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Juno nominee on hand for Music From the Big House
Take a hike with Iroquoia
Ancaster Film Fest screens the
Canadian documentary feature,
Music From the Big House, on
Monday April 18 at Ancaster Silver
City at 1, 4 and 7:15 p.m. Box
office opens at 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15
p.m. Non members pay $9 at the
afternoon screenings and $10 at
the evening screening.
Rita Chiarelli, an award-winning recording artist, takes a pilgrimage to the birthplace of the
blues, Louisiana State Maximum
Security Penitentiary a.k.a Angola
Prison. She never imagined that
her love of the blues would lead her
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a.m., an experienced hike leader will
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There is a history of witches having red I acquired my, “Why not?” attitude working
eyes. Well, Faithful Reader, I believe it to be and playing with those girls.
the other way around. Red eyes make witchThere is, however, an element that haunts
es of otherwise normal, friendly folks. I am me, has taught me a life-lesson about
one of them. In spring my allergies tend to humanity. At one point during a meeting,
cause my eyes to become bloodsomeone came to speak with me. We
shot. I do not mention it when I am
had no meeting room space at the
in conversation, especially at the
entrance of the school where we
garden gate with a friendly stranger
met.
who has paused to comment on
After several minutes of converthe garden.
sation, I turned to observe the girls’
I am allergic to dusts and molds,
game. To my horror, the girls’ circle
F.R. — a discovery made more than
now enclosed a girl, on the floor,
30 years ago. I have learned to live
being kicked by the other standing
with it because it has merely
girls. To this moment, other than the
become a part of life, like cold
meeting with the patrol leaders, I
HELEN BESWICK
hands and feet. I am a potter who
have never mentioned this shamelives in a house that is more than 100 years ful behaviour of decent, responsible young
old and no doubt has some of its original girls.
dust. I garden and drink red wine. I infreThere was no punishment. There was,
quently become a temperamental witch through the patrol leaders, my assistant and
when the pollen count is high. Now that you myself a deliberate attempt to overcome this
know, beware.
primitive action of “the group”, the herd,
The old pine table that passes for a desk is “them against us,” the strong against the
littered with small slips of papers, notes of weak that prevails when and where we least
topics I leave there during the week, thinking expect it to arise.
they might be useful when I write this column. At least a third are completely baffling
and make no connection. “2011 is the Year of
the Rabbit.” We can part with that one now,
Hamilton Conservation Authority is invitdon’t you agree?
The topic of “bully” has risen again. It sad- ing students to apply for one of two $500 studens me that in our centuries of so-called civ- dent bursaries for environmental conservailization we have not ever mastered the art of tion.
The bursary is open to students currently
being civilized. Being civilized is not the same
as being tolerant and being tolerant does not attending their final years of high school in
mean simply ignoring someone who dis- the City of Hamilton.
Students also must portray strong acapleases us.
More than 30 years ago, among the many demic averages, and have demonstrated parparts of my life, were some years of associa- ticipation, leadership or volunteerism in the
tion with the Girl Guides. We were exception- promotion of conservation awareness and
ally active, despite the fact I had four children the environment in the local watershed.
All nominations forms, letter of reference
at home, two of which were twins. I have
many memories of the 333rd Oakville Girl and entries must be received by Friday, April
Guides, many memories of great pride in the 15.
For further details and for nomination
girls who made up this newly organized company and the influence we had on each other. forms, visit www.conservationhamilton.ca.
Student bursary available for
environmental conservation
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Vanegdom, Rosemary VanHeerden, Reg Varghee, Bill Vaughan, Lori Verschoor, Wally Verschoor, Bea Vertes, Ron Vickers, Lois Volkers, Jessica Voortman, Mark Vorobej, Mike Vriend,
Sherry Vriend, Sheryl-Lynn Vriend, Claus Wagner, James Wagstaffe, Justin Waite, Laura Walker, Verna Walker, Aidan Wallace, Alistair Wallace, Corinne Wallace, Joe Walsh, Melanie Walter,
James Ward, Lynn Ward, Jennifer Warren, Anne Washington, Janet Waterfall, Bob Waterhouse, Susan Waterman, Dave Watson, Fiona Watson, John Watson, Julie Watson, Leslie Watson,
Dundas, Ine Wauben, Courtney Weaver, Barbara Weavers, Bob Weavers, Charles Weber, Dave Weber, Marg Weibe, Judith Weiler, Mark Weir, Mary Welsh, Allyson Wenzowski, Anne Wettlaufer,
Wheeler, Marilyn Whelan, Erna Whetham, Liz Whetham, Brenda White, Sheryl Wickens-Perrie, Andrew Wickham, Chris Wignall, Donna Wignall, Leanne Wigood, Manisha
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
April 10 - 16, 2011
THANKS TO ALL THESE DUNDAS AND AREA VOLUNTEERS AND THE MANY UNKNOWN TO US.
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DUNDAS COMMUNITY SERVICES CELEBRATES
National Volunteer Week April 10-16, 2011
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Agency enriches lives through volunteerism
Volunteer Hamilton operations
co-ordinator makes connections
BY DEBRA DOWNEY
SENIOR EDITOR
Volunteer Hamilton operations co-ordinator Barbara Klimstra has exceptional skills
at connecting people.
Through leadership, education and advocacy Klimstra has linked organizations, businesses and individuals in embracing volunteerism for the past two years.
She has connected people and organizations to successfully stage Volunteer Hamilton’s two largest fundraisers — All That Rock
and the Community Builders Breakfast.
And, on a personal basis, she has irrevocably joined Hamilton, Ontario, with Hamilton,
New Zealand, on the Klimstra family tree.
Established in 1963, Volunteer Hamilton
has more than 40 years experience in facili-
tating and supporting volunteer activity. The
organization has more than 130 member
agencies, with the number always climbing,
and about 10,000 volunteer opportunities
currently available — everything from office
support to driving, coaching and canvassing,
mentoring and music.
“Although I have been asked
the same question a lot of time, it’s
a different person asking it.”
Barbara Klimstra
The mission All Lives Enriched Through
Volunteerism guides Klimstra and other staff
members who work at the downtown Hamilton office.
Klimstra said there is no average age of
people who use Volunteer Hamilton’s services. Clients could be teens looking to get their
40-hour community service credit, people
THANK YOU
Visit:
www.
hamilton
news.com
Royal Botanical Gardens owes a great
deal of gratitude to our hundreds of
volunteers and exceptional Auxiliary
now in their 50th year and our
committee members for the thousands
of hours of dedicated service over the
past and previous years. Your
commitment, passion and spirit as
ambassadors is truly remarkable and
help make the Gardens a spectacular
and memorable place to visit.
TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER
please call 905-577-7771 or visit www.rbg.ca
RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton/Burlington
who are unemployed but want to remain
involved in the community or retirees hoping to keep active.
“No day is the same. Every day is different,” said Klimstra. “Although I have been
asked the same question a lot of times, it’s a
different person asking it.”
“I just love being here, helping people to
connect to volunteer activities, and helping
them find an opportunity where they know
they are going to be helpful and useful, and a
meaningful experience for them.”
Along with connecting agencies and volunteers through the user-friendly website at
www.volunteerhamilton.on.ca, Volunteer
Hamilton provides mentoring services,
answers questions from the public and hosts
workshops on a variety of volunteer-related
topics.
With funding from the City of Hamilton
and the United Way, Volunteer Hamilton also
runs two longstanding programs — Snow
Angels, which last year connected 237 service recipients with 162 volunteer shovellers,
and the Bay Area Leadership program at
Mohawk College.
Volunteer Hamilton representatives also
visit schools and community groups to present Volunteer 101, a PowerPoint presentation
designed to educate potential volunteers and
agencies that need assistance.
With today’s economic climate, Klimstra
said Volunteer Hamilton is also thinking
strategically by sharing space at 267 King St.
E. with Hamilton Volunteer Probation Officers and the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion. With a spacious area open to the public,
Volunteer Hamilton also makes its premises
available to groups for presentations and
special events.
And with all these professional connecting skills, it comes as no surprise that Klimstra undoubtedly made the biggest link of
her life the day she “connected” online from
her native Hamilton, New Zealand, with a
gentlemen from Hamilton, Ontario. He was
looking for someone to talk to in Hamilton.
Eventually, the pair sorted out the miscommunication over Hamilton, met and married. Before moving to Ontario, Klimstra
worked in senior management at a major
corporation in New Zealand. Because of her
professional skills, Volunteer Hamilton was a
PHOTO BY DEBRA DOWNEY
In her professional and personal life, Volunteer
Hamilton operations co-ordinator Barbara
Klimstra has exceptional skills at connecting
people.
“natural choice” to volunteer when she
arrived in Canada.
Klimstra volunteered twice a week, working reception and answering phones, before
being hired as operations co-ordinator.
“I love living here,” said Klimstra, adding
Hamilton, Ontario, is a lot like Hamilton,
New Zealand, in that the marvels of the city
are often overshadowed by a nearby, larger
urban area.
“Hamilton, Ontario, like Hamilton, New
Zealand, is a hidden gem,” she said. “Most
people bypass them, but don’t pass by
between Niagara Falls and Toronto. Call in to
Hamilton and see it, it’s really a beautiful
place.”
For more information on Volunteer
Hamilton and its services, call 905-523-4444
or visit www.volunteerhamilton.on.ca.
Ancaster Community Services would like to sincerely thank
all of their wonderful volunteers for their generous contributions
to the following programs:
ANCASTER COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Volunteer Assisted Driving
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• Let’s Do Lunch
• Christmas Outreach
• Community Links Golf Tournament
- Wednesday, June 8th 2011
300 Wilson Street East (Ancaster Square)
Our community is such a great place to live
because of caring people like you.
www.ancastercommunityservices.ca
THANK YOU!
905-648-6675
National Volunteer Week April 10-16, 2011
Volunteer litter clean-up crews saved city nearly $1 million last year
BY GORD BOWES
NEWS STAFF
A City of Hamilton beautification project continues to grow.
Last year, 17,132 volunteers
helped out during the Team Up to
Clean Up campaign.
They gave nearly 35,000 hours
of their time and collected about
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
would like to say Thank You
to the heart of our organization,
our Volunteers. Through the
work and dedication of an evergrowing number of volunteers that
have helped Habitat Hamilton in
achieving unprecedented success
this past year as we continue to
expand our homebuilding efforts.
Krystal Rice, Mohawk student, cleans graffiti on the pavilion of a local park.
Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm
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Phone: 905-560-6707
What can you do as a volunteer?
Here are some examples of the variety of volunteer
positions available through Volunteer Hamilton:
organize events; fundraising; teaching, counselling;
committee/board members; office support; boards
of directors/committee work and other leadership
roles; driving; coaching; referee/time keeper; canvassing; mentoring; companionship/friendship;
recreation leader; clerking; maintenance/handyman;
data management/entry; trainer/presenter; virtual
volunteering; volunteer from home; social media;
arts, drama, music, writing; pet-assisted therapy; animal care; working in corrections/courts.
Check Volunteer Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online database at
www.volunteerhamilton.on.ca for hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
The data base is compiled in partnership with the
Community Information Online Consortium and
Inform Hamilton.
â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Information courtesy Volunteer Hamilton.
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volunteers for their
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though citizens can sign up at any
time during the year to get their
cleanup kit, which includes work
gloves, refuse bags and graffiti
wipes.
To pitch in, register at hamilton.ca/teamuptocleanup.
Helping People Help
Themselves
St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House is a place of hope
where families, children, seniors and
individuals most in need receive help to
improve their capacity to participate in
the community.
St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Provides:
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She said cleaning up waste and
graffiti costs the city about $3 million a year.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be spent,â&#x20AC;? Goodger said,
but it will continue until people act
more responsibly.
During the launch of this year's
Team Up to Clean Up campaign at
the Tim Hortons at 969 Upper
Ottawa St., Mayor Bob Bratina said
once the public mindset changes, it
will help improve the city's image.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're never going to be at the
point we want to be until the community is fully involved,â&#x20AC;? he said.
This year, the hope is that 20,000
people will sign up to clean up their
neighbourhoods.
The Team Up to Clean Up campaign, sponsored by Tim Hortons
and co-ordinated along with the
Clean City Liaison Committee, is
designed to coincide with Earth
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It saved the city more than
$900,000, said Beth Goodger of the
city's public works department.
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4,000 bags of garbage and 2,000
bags of recyclables from parks,
alleys and other municipal property, and also removed 840 tags made
For more information, visit
www.thewellington.ca
or call marketing manager
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Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
wishes to extend a heartfelt
thank you to all of our
dedicated volunteers for their
continuous support.
Help is just a
neighbour away.
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Hamilton, ON
L9C 3K9
905-574-1334
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...to all our Mission Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
volunteers who make a
difference in the lives of people
in need in the community.
You help us offer hope for today
and opportunities for tomorrow.
Mission Services has been
meeting needs in Hamilton
since 1956
www.mission-services.com
905-528-4211
For information
A huge THANK YOU to the members of the Junior League, our community
about membership visit
volunteers and partner organizations who together, dedicate thousands of
volunteer hours each year to create lasting positive changes in our community! www.juniorleague.ca
Are you interested in improving your community while developing your own potential?
Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;juniorâ&#x20AC;? fool you. Junior Leagues reach out to women of all ages.
New Member Information Session on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
Visit www.juniorleague.ca or call 905.525.1077 for more information.
You too can be a catalyst for lasting comm unity change!
or call (905) 525-1077
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Hamilton - Burlington
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NEWS STAFF
Two student representatives from the west
area high school Accommodation Review
Committee will spend a day at each area
school to see first-hand how they operate.
Allyssa Horning of Barton Secondary
School and Judy Shen, of Westmount Secondary School announced their idea at a
recent committee meeting, just a few days
after members of the larger committee spent
a Saturday touring Parkside, Highland,
Ancaster and Westdale, the four schools
under review.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, we saw the buildings on Saturday,
but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what makes a school,â&#x20AC;? Horning
said.
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school and how it works, the committee
should learn how students operate within it
and hear what thoughts about the accommodation issue students themselves might have.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;As student representatives, we believe
our job is to accurately represent the students,â&#x20AC;? Shen said, adding the visit will allow
them to experience each schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning
and social environment and how the buildings are really used.
Shen suggested the visit to Ancaster High
would be helpful, after committee members
noted on the earlier tour that it had a particularly peculiar design - because it was originally two separate buildings.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to see how Ancaster High works
in action,â&#x20AC;? Shen said.
The rest of the committee supported the
idea, and the girls said they would prepare a
presentation for a later meeting to share their
findings.
Dundas school board trustee Jessica Brennan and Ward 1 Trustee Judith Bishop were
both particularly enthusiastic about the idea
presented by two student leaders with no
direct connection to the west area high
schools.
Each of the three committees reviewing
secondary accommodation across the city
include two out-of-area student representatives, but Horning and Shen are the first to
take it upon themselves to visit each individual school in the review area to see them in
operation during a normal school day and
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For the pottery sale, the Zimmermans
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We will also be hosting a historical
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Peace activist Newcombe made
Dundas community of world
BY CRAIG CAMPBELL
NEWS STAFF
Hanna Newcombe’s tireless work in support of international peace led to Dundas being named North
America’s first mundialized community and its historic
twinning with Kaga, Japan.
Newcombe died Sunday, April 10. She was 89.
As the co-founder of the Peace Research Institute in
Dundas, Newcombe published and wrote for the scholarly journals Peace Research Abstracts and Peace
Research Reviews.
After escaping Prague, Czechoslovakia, with her family in 1938 and ending up in Grimsby, Newcombe met
her husband, Allan, at McMaster University, where she
studied chemistry.
She and Allan both earned doctorates of chemistry at
the University of Toronto.
But the couple soon found their true calling – studying peace and the relationship between science and
religion in that effort.
It was Newcombe who first suggested the Town of
Dundas pursue mundialization, officially proclaiming
itself a community of the world with the United
Nations. The movement was new, and Dundas became
the first community in the Northern Hemisphere to
receive the title.
Dundas became twinned with Kaga, Japan, in an
effort to realize world peace on a local scale.
Newcombe’s death comes just three months after
former Dundas teacher Julie Ashcroft died. Ashcroft
helped create the Kids for Kaga student exchange program that has continued for the past 40 years.
Newcombe was the 1997 recipient of the Pearson
Medal of Peace, awarded by the United Nations Association in Canada. Other recipients include Stephen
Lewis and Romeo Dallaire. Newcombe was named a
Member of the Order of Canada in 2007.
Some of Newcombe’s writings can be found at
www.hannanewcombe.com.
Easter Special
Rite of Confirmation
Seventy three Grade 8 students from St. Augustine and St. Bernadette
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left, St. Bernadette confirmation, Alec Jadon, Nicholas Parker, Jonathan
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HCA urged to discourage
picnics at picnic hot spot
BY RICHARD LEITNER
NEWS STAFF
Success in promoting Hamilton
as the City of Waterfalls is being
blamed for traffic jams by Webster’s
Falls on weekends, prompting calls
to step up enforcement of roadside
parking prohibitions and discourage all-day picnicking there.
“We don’t
Neighbours say
want to turn car lineups to the
park and
people popular
picnic spot overaway, we looking Dundas
want to give have become “a
recipe for tragedy”
them
because Fallsview
alternatives. and Short roads are
so backed up on
warm-weather
weekends ambulances and fire
trucks can’t get by.
As an interim solution, the
Hamilton Conservation Authority
plans to employ “tourist greeters”
this Easter weekend to encourage
visitors to park elsewhere when the
main lot is full and offer free passes
to alternate areas like Christie Lake
and Crooks Hollow.
It will also consider other longer
term measures, like changing the
main parking area’s configuration
to improve traffic flow and possibly
naturalizing manicured areas to
discourage picnicking.
Barry
Thompson,
whose
Fallsview Road home sits across
from the park’s entrance, said promotion of Hamilton’s waterfalls has
noticeably worsened traffic in the
past year as those coming for the
view can’t find parking spots
because of all-day picnickers.
Frustrated motorists often pull
into driveways to unload their gear
or back onto lawns to turn around,
he said, and he’s had people knock
on his door to ask him to fill their
water jugs.
“It is impossible to enjoy your
backyard when you know you
should be out front to protect your
property,” Thompson told authority directors, suggesting picnickers
be directed to other parks.
“By default, your current operation here has made you a neighbour who has lost control of your
property,” he said. “We want the
public to enjoy the falls, but we also
want to enjoy our homes.”
Authority chair Chris FirthEagland acknowledged vehicle
queuing is a problem and said having tourist greeters is an easy, common-sense solution that avoids
more costly ones, like hiring offduty police officers at $70 an hour.
If approached properly, visitors
will welcome being directed elsewhere, especially if they get a onetime free pass and avoid a lengthy
wait.
“We don’t want to turn people
away, we want to give them alternatives,” Firth-Eagland said.
“If you promote me in the right
way to go someplace else today, I’ll
love your organization, I’ll go
someplace else and I might find
that I like that place better because
I’m not picnicking between cars,
I’ve got Christie Lake all to myself.”
Councillor Brian McHattie said
people can “love a park to death”
and the authority should also consider more radical solutions like
reducing picnic areas, including by
letting portions return to their natural state.
“Of course, you’d want to do
that with a great deal of public con-
sultation,” he said.
Councillor Chad Collins said the
authority had similar problems at
Confederation Park four years ago
that were resolved with the use of
private security, and he’s willing to
consider hiring off-duty police officers.
“I don’t want to turn people
away because I think that’s sort of
sending the wrong message out,
but I think we have a responsibility
as a neighbour to not put our problems onto those who live around
us,” he said.
Chief administrative officer
Steve Miazga said use of Webster’s
Falls has increased dramatically
and no-stopping signs along Short
Road and better bylaw enforcement have helped, at least on Saturdays.
But bylaw officers don’t work on
Sundays, he said, promising to
investigate longer term solutions
and report to directors in June or
July.
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Toni Quinn is shown below with family members, and above, crossing a
high altitude pass on a trek in Ladakh
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Toni Quinn, 64, is getting ready
for a challenging, 28-day trek to the
world’s third highest mountain.
Her mission is two-fold: to climb
Kanchenjunga and raise awareness
of Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID).
Thanks to diagnosis and treatment, and unlike many people with
CVID, Quinn maintains an active
lifestyle. She said she is undertaking the extremely challenging trip
to Nepal to raise awareness of CVID
and help spare others decades of
health problems and future risks
for those with undiagnosed or latediagnosed CVID.
People with CVID do not make
antibodies to fight off bacteria and
viruses. It is a genetic, life-long
chronic illness that, Quinn said,
often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed.
“Enhanced public and physician
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to reduce the serious
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Toni Quinn
People with CVID get many
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infections, that can be serious and
even life-threatening.
CVID requires treatment in the
form of transfusions or infusions of
antibodies from donor blood.
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worker, does this at home twice a
week. Antibodies from the blood of
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broadness, of protection in each
transfusion.
Timely diagnosis and treatment,
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“Unfortunately, CVID frequently
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implement the Solid Waste Management Master Plan.
You are invited to attend and learn more. The WRTF
will hold its next meeting on: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at City Hall, 71 Main St W, in
Room CH264.
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in order to participate in this meeting,
please contact Rźta at (905) 546-2424
ext 5252. Advance requests are encouraged
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Church, Dundas, present a storytelling event called The
Blanket Exercise, Saturday, April 16, 1-4 p.m., 29 Park St.
W., Dundas. Freewill offering. Email
nations.uniting@gmail.com.
Realty Network: 100 INC., Brokerage
DIANE
JARMAN
Sales Representative
day April 19, Ancaster Old Town Hall, Wilson Street, 7:30
p.m. Speaker Stacey Hickman on Battle of the Bugs. Creating a Natural Yard. Admission free, registration not
required. Contact Christine DeMarco at 905-648-5134.
MUCH MUSIC VIDEO DANCE
SUNDAY
Dundas Lions Club annual Easter Egg Hunt, Dundas Driving Park, Good Friday, April 22 at 8 a.m. sharp.
Ancaster Rotary Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ancaster Easter Treasure Hunt,
Good Friday, April 22, Ancaster Old Town Hall. First hunt
for children ages 2-4 begins at 12:30 p.m.; second hunt,
ages 5-8, 1:30pm.
EARTH DAY
The Federal Green Party Association, ADFW Riding,
marks Earth Day with a Water Fluoridation talk on Friday
April 22, Dundas Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. See www.greenpartyhamilton.ca/2011/04/fluoride.
COMMUNITY LINKS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Ancaster Community Services 10th annual Community
Links Golf Tournament in support of local programs and
services, June 8, Knollwood Golf Club. Hole sponsors,
prize donations and participants are required. Contact
ACS at 905-648-6675 or ancastercommunityservices.ca
for further information.
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
FAMILY KARAOKE
Sunday, April 17, The Brassie, 5:30-8 p.m., 73 Wilson St.
W., in Ancaster. Call 304-8935.
TUESDAY
Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mammoth Community Garage Sale, Christ Church, Flamborough, 92
Highway 8 Greensville, white elephant tables,
books,plants, baking, penny sale, refreshments, etc. Call
905-627-4647.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE EUCHRE
The Ancaster Horticultural Society monthly meeting, Tues-
Rockton Women's Institute Euchre, April 28, Beverly
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Township Hall, Rockton, 7:30 p.m. Admission $2.50.
Lunch and prizes, 905-628-2157.
HERITAGE FASHION SHOW
Jerseyville United Church,17 Field Rd., Jerseyville, celebrates its 210th anniversary with a Heritage Fashion
Show, including fashions from 1790 to 1925, Saturday,
April 30, 2 p.m. For tickets and information, call 905648-3691 or 905-648-3615.
DUNDAS MUSEUM
Dundas Museum, The Mobile Millinery Museum & Costume Archives and Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea Room present a Royal
Wedding Tea and Watching Party. High tea, fashion commentary, vintage 20th century wedding gowns and royal
memorabilia, while watching the ceremony on TV. Friday,
April 29, 5-8 a.m. Tickets $25 each. Call 905-627-7412.
LIONS CRAFT SHOW
Dundas Lions Craft Show, Good Friday, April 22, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre.
Admission is $2, children under 12 are free.
ROAST BEEF DINNER
The Air Force Club, 128 King St. E., Dundas, Roast Beef
Dinner, April 29, 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $8. Entertainment
with Erayna 6 p.m. Call 905-628-6697.
CRAFT SHOW AND BAKE SALE
Ancaster Lions Club Craft Show and Bake Sale, Good Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ancaster Fairgrounds,
Trinity Road and Highway 2 in Ancaster. 100 vendors,
jewelry, wood and much more, Door prizes. Admission
$4 with $1 off with coupon from ancasterlions.ca.
LEGION DINNER
Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion
in Dundas, 280 King St. W., Dundas, Friday, April 22, beef
on a bun, fries, garden salad, $8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All
welcome. Call 905-627-7221.Musical entertainment by
Dave Burden from 7-10 p.m.
SIP & SCRAP
Sip & Scrap for MitoCanada, 12 hours of scrapbooking
fun, Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United
Church, Dundas. Beginners and experts welcome, whole
day or half the day, Steeped Tea, Stampin'Up!, Creative
Memories. Contact Rebecca at rdaum@cogeco.ca or
905-978-1606 for full details and registration form.
ROYAL WEDDING EVE
Cocktail Party/Concert, Brott Music Festival, featuring
Valerie Tryon, piano, Janet Obermeyer, soprano, NAO
Brass Ensemble, Thursday, April 28, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church,
272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Tickets $40, $35, senior, wine
bar, cocktail buffet, Royal trivia, prizes. Ladies: hats preferred. Call 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com.
SENIORS CLUB
Dundas Senior Citizens Club,15 Market St. S., Dundas.
Euchre, bid euchre, bridge, bingo, pool, 905-627-2433.
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NEWS STAFF
It was a tale of two competing
political rallies in Hamilton April 7
with the Conservatives and Prime
Minister Stephen Harper avoiding
the protests, while Liberal leader
Michael Ignatieff embraced the
demonstrations at his standingroom-only get-together at LUINA
station.
Harper, who arrived in Hamilton at 12:50 p.m. with a police
escort, barely noticed the 100 United Steelworkers Local 1005 and
student protesters on Main Street
when he took the stage at about
6:15 p.m. at the Hamilton Convention Centre to reiterate his theme of
creating jobs and demonizing a
possible “ramshackle” coalition
between the Liberals and NDP.
During his 35-minute speech,
Harper talked about providing a
“strong, stable majority” to create
jobs, and provide tax relief to families, and seniors.
The Liberals, he said, will only
spend more money, and introduce
“job-killing” tax hikes.
“The choice is to have a ramshackle, incoherent, unprincipled,
unstable coalition of Mr. Ignatieff,
backed by the NDP,” he said. “What
Canada needs is a strong, stable
majority.”
Harper tried out a few of his
ideas that were revealed in the
party’s platform the next day,
including more investment in the
north, reducing the deficit by 2015
by delaying costly programs and
introducing the Conservative
budget that was rejected by the
three other federal parties.
Harper, who was making his
first visit to Hamilton this political
season, was interrupted by a steelworker who shouted that jobs were
being lost at U.S. Steel.
Wayne Rae, president of United
Steelworkers Local 6200 in
Welland, was immediately surrounded by reporters, telling them
Harper’s Conservative government
has done nothing to help Stelco
and its 900 locked out workers.
Rae said he would be voting
NDP in the federal election.
“He needs to hear from regular
people,” said Rae. “The way things
are going, the middle class is disappearing. And what U.S. Steel is
doing in Hamilton is disgusting.
(The Conservatives) have allowed
the companies to come in and run
roughshod.”
Harper ignored Rae and continued his presentation. The tight
security around Harper did not
expel Rae, which has happened to
others at previous Conservative rallies. Harper on Thursday apologized for his security throwing out a
university student because she had
posed for a photo with Liberal
leader Michael Ignatieff.
“They did allow me to speak,”
said a surprised Rae. “I thought
they would toss me.”
Ignatieff, making his eighth visit
to Hamilton and second stop in
less than a month, saw and heard
the 50 or so steelworkers and other
protesters at LIUNA, as he waded
into an enthusiastic Liberal crowd
at the entrance to the historical
building.
Attacked Harper
Once inside, he attacked Harper
for spending $30 billion on fighter
jets, another $13 billion on “U.S.style mega prisons,” and for providing tax breaks to corporations.
Ignatieff said he offered the
“politics of hope,” as apposed to
Harper’s “appeal to fear” about economic collapse, and political instability.
The jammed LIUNA ballroom
was a welcoming place for Ignatieff
as he encouraged people to ask
him questions in what was
described as unscripted questions
from real people, as opposed to
Harper’s rallies where visitors are
asked to pre-registered and can’t
ask questions.
“I don’t have any idea what
questions are going to be asked of
me for the next little while,” he
assured the crowd. “I am not an
entertainer. I am not a comedian. I
am an accountable public official
and I have to be here and I have to
answer your questions.”
Hamilton Centre NDP MP
David Christopherson, said despite
both leaders’ attempts to bolster
their fortunes in Hamilton, the
NDP will keep their seats on the
Mountain, Hamilton Centre and
Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, said
Christopherson.
“We have been standing up for
Hamiltonians on the issues,” said
Christopherson, referring to his
colleagues MPs Chris Charlton and
Wayne Marston.
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Adm $3 Door Prizes
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Mini personal clothing
10 am-3 pm. Sports Cards,
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washer. portable, electric,
McFarlanes, StarWars,Pez,
12x12" $50. Back RejuAction Figures, Beanies,
FURNACE, LUXAIRE new venator: 8-motor massagNon Sports, Memorabilia,
(still
in
packaging),
80,000
er with percussion action
Golf, Models, Gaming,
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heat,
$50.
WWE, Hot Wheels, Dolls,
Call 905-383-4856
905-679-4972.
Die Cast Nascar, Barbies,
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FRIDGE/
Toys, Sets, Vintage Cards
Freezer Side x Side, 28 cu.
905-643-6883
ft. Excellent condition.
Cost
$3,000.
$500.
RANGE, 1940'S Moffat 905-525-6782
gas
range,
yellowish
ceramic, great for displays, $170.
Call
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905-383-4856
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DRYER
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older
art,
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$185,
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I have several 1000 yds.
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Will
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Of new Stainmaster &
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100% nylon carpet. Will
905-692-8100
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living-room & hall for
Articles for Sale
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Appliances
pad & installation (25 yds)
CONTENTS OF house.
Steve, 905-777-1170
2 5000 BTU Air condition- Call for appointment. King
www.carpetdeals.ca
ers 1 yr old, asking $75 ea brass bed, framed prints,
or
both
for
$125 patio furniture, occ tables,
etc. 905-648-8053
905-930-8785
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Articles for Sale
CHESTERFIELD, THROW
cushions included. Brand
new. Paid $600, asking
$250. Sony 32" TV, Vega
Trinitron with stand. Like
new. $200 905-538-1338
GLASS COFFEE table,
Red Rose tea figurines, 1
large, 1 small wooden
desks; 2 rowing exercise
machines, antique rocking
chair,
antique
clock,
antique radio, brass fireplace screen with bellows,
various size mirrors, gate
legged table, 2 drawer
wooden filling cabinet like
new, 2 drawer steel filing
cabinet,
call George
905-336-0866
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HOUSE
CONTENTS
Antique furniture- dressers
tables/chairs/brass bed,
pictures/frames,
radios,
records, tools, pot-belly
stove
Binbrook
905-692-0632
KITCHEN
CABINETS
All-wood, dove-tailed,
soft close drawers,
many finishes to
choose from
Now up to
50% off.
905-928-6002
Articles for Sale
SOFA, RECLINING chair
tv, cedar chest, 10" radial
arm saw,
odds-n-ends,
best offer. 905-679-1911
Computers
COMPUTER
REPAIR SHOP
Refurnished Systems for
Sale + Service, Repairs,
and Recycling
Corner of Cannon East
and Ottawa, Hamilton
KR Systems
289-396-5864
kennyram99@yahoo.com
WHIRLPOOL
FRIDGE,
good condition $200, entertainment unit, excellent
condition
$300
Call
905-692-1312 after 6 p.m.
Articles Wanted
ALL ANTIQUES, TEAK
and Rosewood furniture,
paintings, wrist watches,
jewelry, militaria, figurines,
gold, coins and collectibles
We pay top
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cash! 905-979-4447
WANTED
Trains NScale, Hornby,
Tirang,
etc.
Diecast
dinky's. Wind-up Toys, Tin
Toys,
Small
Antiques
519-579-7947
Building Equipment/
Materials
NEW FIBER Glass ceiling
tile 2x4 $4/ piece. Call
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Antiques &
Collectibles
Sunday, April 17th
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Auditorium and Mutual/Market
Buildings, Woodstock
Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street.
CARPETS
SEWING
MACHINE,
JENOME 9000, Embroiders and quilts. 150 regular
and decorative stitches,
several sewing feet, 3
hoops, quilting arm, 2
memory cards, manual,
bobbin pedal, cover case.
$1100 obo. 905-335-2721
Furniture
Farm Market
Classified 905-526-3443
Furniture
3 PIECE brown Leather
Chesterfield, 2 matching
chairs, 2 years new. Mint
condition
$1500.
905-573-6184
Sporting/Outdoor
Equipment
PATIENT TRANSFER rails
(toilet) and "stripper's pole",
(for standing) as new, call
Ted 905-387-6304
LINCOLN LINE
ORCHARDS
Fresh Crisp Apples,
Gala, Golden,
Courtland, Mutsu
and Pears. Pies,
and Sparkling Cider
And preserves
Everything for your
Easter needs
Tues - Fri 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
9764 Reg. Rd. 20,
east of Westbrook Rd.
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Medical/Health
Needs
LUXURY HOTEL mattress
set. Brand new queen size,
pillow top, mattress set.
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pillow tops. 10 year
warranty.
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by
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winner.
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available. Call or text
289-880-7980
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New & used. Best prices. TREADMILL, PRO-FORM
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call 905-648-0982
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wheels, basket, seat &
brakes,
$95.
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PETS
Cats
Musical
Instruments
1,000 GUITARS new
from $49. *Amps $29
*Effects $29 *Private
Lessons $13.50 *Drums
$399. 20,000 + items.
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945 Upper James
AWA ADOPTIONS $150
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905-547-4169, 544 -1053
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RECORDS, 500, various
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$250. Call 289-700-5048
Farmer’s Market
Featuring Model Train dealers
Railroad Memorabilia and
at least 10 Operating layouts.
Over 150 vendor tables.
Ontario's largest Model Train Show
Admission $5.
For vendor space or information email:
toyshow@kwic.com or 519-426-8875
ADJUSTAMATIC, ADJUST
ABLE electric single bed,
with remote control, vibration, excellent condition,
$1500, 905-538-4122
New Bunk Beds
Golden Honey Solid Pine
Wood. Twin-Twin $360,
BEDROOM SET, queen, Twin- Double $460! Total
delivered.
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pine, 3 years old. Paid 226-749-3584
$2700, asking $1700 obo.
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905-575-3010
Dining Tables, with chairs,
like new, $1500 each. Call
905-529-2424
DINING ROOM Table, walnut, with 6 chairs, 7 years
Jewellery
old.
$625.
obo.
289-238-8385
MOVING SALE furniture,
appliances, lighting, beds
and more. Saturday and
Sunday, April 9-10 and
16-17 from 10am to
12pm. 391 Stone Church
Rd. E., Unit 14. Price range
$20 - $450. Please Contact. 905-383-2480
1.03 CARAT, yellow gold
SOFA AND chair, cream & diamond ring. Selling for
Appraised
at
sage green print, $225. $5500.
Black
leather
recliner $11000. 905-765-3903
$150. Both in good
condition. 905-575-5058.
Classified 905-526-3443
HAGSTROM GUITAR Mint
condition. Comes with
carry bag, tuner and extra
set of strings. Asking
$400. 905-730-4680
ID#: A12643055. "Whitley"
DLH, 6 years old.
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Hamilton/Burlington SPCA
905-574-7722
www.hbspca.com
KORG PA1XPRO keyboard. This keyboard is a
professional 76 note unit
capable of recording and
Dogs
burning to a CD your vocals and music arrangements.
$1,800.
BICHON POOS dewclaws
905-945-3879
removed, 1st shots. 1
male, 1 female. Ready to
Sporting/Outdoor
Go! $500. 289-282-1188
Equipment
BRUNSWICK HERITAGE
Pool Table, 2 complete
sets of balls, billiards/
snooker. Good condition.
Call
with
offer.
905-979-6176
CHIHUAHUA
Pups. 1
male/ 1 female, long coat,
no Vet check or papers,
$450 Negotiable, ready to
go 905-788-3951
GERMAN
SHEPHERD
cross Black Lab. Beautiful,
healthy, 3 month old.
Ready
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Call,
905-957-3725
ENFIELD 3 band Musket,
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Please call 519-688-1890.
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SHELTIE PUPS! Beautiful,
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Contact Shannon at
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$675. Scottie Terriers. 2 shots,
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519-284-4675
$550. 905-774-6859
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ther resides in New York. 905-934-8700
Both parents are certified
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eyes. Puppies are 13+ Valentine's Day, ready for
weeks old, CKC registered, Easter, home raised, vetmicro-chipped, two sets of ted, cropped, dewormed,
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guaranteed. Please ConWEIMARANER
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reg'd,
ready
now
GOLDEN
RETRIEVER/
lab pups - 12 weeks old, $1000. or best offer.
905-312-8209
1st shots. Great family pet.
$350. 905-957-1641
GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies CKC Registered. Vet
checked. Male & Female.
Ready to Go. 905-774-7847
www.rebelrunkennels.ca
GOLDEN
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puppies, CKC, purebred,
vet checked, generations
clear. Guaranteed. And
Shih Tzu puppies, same,
male
Champion
sired.
905-689-5629
NEW FOUNDLAND puppies. Pure bred. 1st shots,
vet
checked.
Microchipped. Available April
27th. Family raised. Lots of
love. 519-443-8583
PUREBRED DOBERMAN
pups,
Euro
Champion
bloodlines.
4 weeks old,
ready to go May 5. 2 girls,
3 boys. Tails, dewclaws,
dewormed, 1st shots,
microchipped.
$900.
Parents, pedigree on-site.
$200
deposit.
905-930-8473
or
ndymond@cogeco.ca
Pet Supplies/
Boarding/Service
Pets-Other
Pet Supplies/
Boarding/Service
All Seasons Kennels
557 Rymal Rd E.
Hamilton
905-385-9144
2010 DIAMOND
Readers' Choice
Winner
Dogs $12/day
Cats $7/day
Classified 905-526-3443
GoodHeart
Dog Training Centre
Obedience Training
& Problem Behaviours
GARAGE SALES
& BAZAARS
Garage SalesDundas/Greensville
CRAFT SALE
Friday, April 22
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
10 Market St. S.
Dundas Lions
Community Centre
Candles, Lawn Art,
Wood Crafts,
Jewellery, Florals,
Stained Glass,
Baby items,
Handmade crafts,
Used Books
Admission $2.00
Garages SalesHamilton
MOM TO MOM
SALE
Peoples Church
510 Mohawk Rd. W.
Sat. April 16th
8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
FREE Admissions
FREE
Refreshments
ANNUAL
PENNY SALE
Saturday, April 16th
11 a.m.
St. Paul's Hamilton
United Church
42 Tragina Ave. N.
Draw at 1 p.m.
Baking, treasures,
draws and prizes.
(905) 304-4284
jackie@goodheart.ca
The Canadian
Dog Whisperer
Private In-Home Sessions For
Dogs/Puppies with Behavioural Problems
Your dog will be well behaved ...Guaranteed
Common Curable Problems: Aggression, Biting,
Barking, Pulling, Jumping, Anxiety, Doorbell...
Contact Bruce Warrington at
905-681-0423
bruce@canadiandogwhisperer.ca
www.canadiandogwhisperer.ca
Garages SalesHamilton
Garages SalesHamilton
West Mountain
Rummage Sale
Sat. April 16th
9 a.m. - noon
125 Red Fern
Avenue
St. Peters
Residence at
Chedoke
Bake sale, raffle
table, inside sale.
BUY IT.
Classified. It’s the dynamic upto-date marketplace that
makes shopping both exciting
and simple.
Classified
905-526-3443
HAGGLER'S
FLEA MARKET
MORE BOOTHS! MORE VARIETY!
MORE SAVINGS!
SUMMER HOURS:
May Thru October
Saturdays 12-5
Sundays 10-5
1565 Barton St. E.
905-545-4747
Celebrating 25 years!!!
Careers
Careers
General Help
Accepting Applications for
Account
Executive
DELIVERY OF THE Flyer Package
BY EACH THURSDAY EVENING by 6pm
Also Free Press Routes for
Wednesday evenings
NO COLLECTING!
Carriers are needed ASAP and must
live in the areas below:
* Adult with/without vehicles and youths are
needed.
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN:
Advertising Sales.
The Hamilton Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally
Spectator goal-oriented as the focus of this position is on
We thank you for your interest
but only those candidates
receiving an interview will be
contacted. No phone calls
or agencies, please.
For more information on
Metroland Media Group, view
our Metroland Information
video at http://www.metroland.
com/page/Videos
Drivers
developing new revenue opportunities.
The successful candidate will:
• Have proven sales results in “hunting” new
business
• Be comfortable making cold sales calls
• Be a motivated professional with superior
customer sales and service skills
• Be able to work cooperatively in a team
environment
• Develop strong business relationships with
advertisers to build business opportunities
• Have the ability to provide clients with creative
advertising solutions
• Be well organized and able to meet daily
deadlines
• Have excellent communication and
presentation skills
• Possess strong interpersonal skills for
presentations, negotiations, and problem
resolution
Drivers
Sales Opportunities
Drivers
AZ Drivers
& Owners
OPS
Needed now. Great career
opportunities. We're
seeking professional,
safety minded drivers
and owner operators.
Cross border and intra
Canada positions
available. Call Celadon
Canada, Kitchener.
1-800-332-0518 www.
celadoncanada.com
Classified 905-526-3443
General Help
Ballroom
Dance
Instructors
High energy males and
females with strong
interpersonal skills.
No Exp. necessary.
Intensive latin & ballroom instructor training
will be provided.
Call btwn 12 & 5 pm
905-522-3237
Ham., 1092 Main St. W
Oakville, 225 Lakeshore
Rd. E. 2nd flr.
1-905-815-3237
www.fredastaire.ca
1-888-97DANCE
Start
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Green Home
Consultants Required
No Experience needed
Full Product
Training Provided
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applicants
$17.50/hr avg rate
Rapid advancement
Students Also
Welcome
Scholarships
Available
1-866-821-8266
FREE assistance...
*Job Search *Resumes
* Career Planning
* Training Options
Community
Employment Services
at Mohawk College
Call: 905-575-2177
CONTRACT YOUTH/
ADULT CARRIERS
If interested, apply to
the Human Resources
Department by
Wednesday,
This individual will report to the Director,
April 20th, 2011.
Human Resources
Department
44 Frid Street
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 3G3
Fax: (905) 526-9211
email:
SpecJobs-Advertising@
thespec.com
Unemployed?
General Help
METROLAND WEST
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
The Advertising Department of the Hamilton
Spectator currently has a full time opening for an
East Hamilton
Group, Private or in-home Lessons
www.goodheart.ca
Careers
LOST: DOCUMENTS
(passport, etc.) in brown
plastic case. Reward.
Call 905-389-5299.
Lab Pups
Choc/Yell/Blk, CKC Reg.,
micro-chipped, de-wormed,
1st Shots,
From Registered Kennel,
$600
www.silverdkennels.com
905-776-0163
Careers
R001944557
Dogs
AA001 - 22 drops - Brucedale E/Upper
Wellington
AA003 - 58 drops - Belair/Skyland
Dr/Queensdale E
AA015 - 63 drops - East 7th/East
9th/Brucedale E/Fennell E/East 8th
AA020 - 80 drops - East 11th/East
12th/East 13th/Brucedale E
AE003 - 129 drops - Bryna Ave/Maitland
Ave/Huntsville St/Manning/
Limeridge E/June
AE004 - 112 drops - Purdy Cres/Hester
St/Deschenes Ave/Manning Ave
AE008 - 99 drops - Greeningdon Dr/
Limeridge E/Ridge St
BC020 - 63 drops - Mcintosh Ave/Angeline
Pl/Ottaviano Dr/Regent Ave
BD004 - 82 drops - Upper Paradise
1215-1322/Rymal Rd W 395-707
CA005 - 106 drops - Chesley St/West
5th/Chester Ave/Annabelle St
CA007 - 79 drops - Allegro Pl/Fortissimo
Dr/Sonata Ave/West
5th/Forbes/Blossom Ln
CA011 - 52 drops - Stonepine Cres/West
5th
If interested please call
905-526-4680 if unavailable leave
message with full name, address
with postal code & phone number
Sales Opportunities
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Enjoy children? In Florida,
New
York,
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plus more. Available Spain,
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apply. Interviews in your
area. Call: 1-902-422-1455
or Email: scotiap@
ns.sympatico.ca
Sales Opportunities
Health Care/
Medical
Kinesiologist
& R.M.T.
req'd for Stoney Creek
clinic. Great team!
Kin hours: M & W 11-7,
Th 8-7, T & F 8-1
RMT hours:
Mon &Th 11-7, T & Fr
8-1, Wed 2-7.
Please send resume to:
dsdjobs@gmail.com
Technical/Skilled
Trades
Grinder
Operator
Blanchard grinding
experience necessary -Send resume by fax:
905-689-8801
or Email:
blanchardgrinding
@hotmail.com
Sales Opportunities
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Advertising Representative:
Newspaper Advertising Sales
2 AZ DRIVERS REQUIRED
(Experience Preferred)
• U.S. TANDEM SHORT HAUL- FLATBED
• NEWER DEDICATED EQUIPMENT We Deliver
• EXCELLENT WAGE & BENEFITS
Quality!
• HOME EVERY WEEKEND GUARANTEED
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Dogs
General Help
NOTICE BOARD
OWNER/OPERATORS REQUIRED AS WELL
CALL DAVE 1-888-257-3136 EXT. 226
or e-mail: careers@whiteoaktransport.com
www.whiteoaktransport.com
Teaching
Opportunities
Teaching
Opportunities
Christian Education
Marshall Memorial United Church,
Ancaster wishes to recruit a full time
Christian Development Facilitator to
work as a key member of its staff.
This innovative, outgoing and resourceful team player will assess
educational needs and assist in the
design, development and delivery of
programs for children, youth and
adults. Excellent teaching, communication and organizational skills
are essential, as well as the ability to
relate and work well with others in a
diverse environment.
Required: Post-secondary education;
2 to 5 years of related experience.
More information concerning this
position may be obtained at
www.mmuc.org.
Resumes may be directed by email
to office@mmuc.org or by mail to
Search Committee Chair, c/o
Marshall Memorial United
Church, 20 Gilbert Ave, Ancaster,
ON, L9G 1R4
Classifieds work! 905-526-3443
or fax 905-526-3442
The Cambridge Times has an excellent opportunity for an individual experienced in
print advertising sales or similar/related commission sales capacity
The candidate we seek will demonstrate exceptional abilities in...
✓ Prospecting and closing customers with advertising sales opportunities.
✓ Cold-calling new or non-serviced businesses in Cambridge and related areas
✓ Creative thinking style and an ability to problem-solve
✓ Self-starter with loads of initiative who needs minimal direction
✓ High energy and a positive attitude
✓ Excellent verbal and written skills
✓ Literate in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel
✓ Driven for success
✓ Excellent organizational skills
This is a career position. You will be asked to produce results and devote the time and
effort required to consistently produce improved results. The earning potential is far
better than average.
Remuneration includes:
• Base Salary
• Car Allowance
• Commissions
• Entry level account list
• Bonus Opportunities
• Benefits package and pension plan
Post Secondary Education an asset but not a pre-requisite.
Interested candidates are asked to email their resumes by April 22, 2011.
Ted Anderson
Regional Advertising Manager
Cambridge Times, Forever Young,
City Parent and Specialty Publications
475 Thompson Drive
Cambridge, Ontario N1T 2K7
tanderson@cambridgetimes.ca
We appreciate the interest of all applicants;
however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Your Hometown Newspaper
CAMBRIDGE TIMES
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• THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011 • THE NEWS • WWW.HAMILTONNEWS.COM
PETS
EDUCATION
Career
Development
Accounting/
Bookeeping
Legal Services
BOOKEEPING
SERVICES
Quickbooks,
Simply Accounting,
Payroll and Taxes.
R005938702
Call Henry
289-838-6317
info@accounteam.ca
R002934526
Business
Opportunities
Shape your career with a quality
college education in less than one year.
Enrolling Now for All Classes
Call: 905 521 9991 or visit
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Popular Diploma Programs
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• Police Foundations
Work in Customs, immigration, police
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• Community Services Worker
A truly life changing career – for you and others
• Accounting & Payroll
Canadian economy is recovering-be career ready!
• Intra-Oral Dental Assistant (Level 1 & 2)
Several Career Opportunities
A registered career college since 1979
Government Assistance Available*
31 King St. East (at Hughson)
*to those who qualify
Free Employment Workshops @ the
YMCA Employment Services in Waterdown.
April 7 Job Search that Works 2pm- 4pm
April 14 Apprenticeships in Ontario
- Information Session 2pm to 4pm
April 21 Resumes and Cover Letters that Get
You Noticed 2pm - 4pm
Call to register at 905-690-9927
This Employment Ontario Service is Funded
by the Ontario Government
CENTRAL HEALTH
INSTITUTE
COURSES IN
Personal Support Worker
Pharmacy Assistant
CPI
Food Safety
346 Main St. E.
Hamilton
905-524-0440
Seeking a house?
Selling a car?
Canadian Career
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Diploma Programs
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Train today to become
a Teacher of English as
a Second Language.
Teach English to newcomers
to Canada or go abroad
and travel the world!
Now accepting applications
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in May. Also PT in Sept.
Excellent teacher training!
Recognized by TESL Ontario
& TESL Canada.
Request an application today!
905-896-0000
www.canadiancollegeofeducators.ca
STAR FLEET Trucking
hiring! Drivers, farmers,
ranchers & retirees needed
with 3/4 ton or 1-ton
pickup trucks to deliver
new travel trailers & fifth
wheels
from
US
manufacturers to dealers
throughout Canada. Free
IRP plate for your truck and
low insurance rates! Pref.
commercial lic. or 3 yrs
towing exp. Top pay! Call
Craig
1-877-890-4523
www.starfleettrucking.com
Legal Services
Looking for Work- We can Help!
Thinking of
becoming a Teacher?
FANTASTIC
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opportunity
established,
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Be your own boss! 30 minutes from Hamilton. Be a
part of the worlds largest
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inquiries call for details.
905-765-8279
Established Small drapery
workroom. Be your own
boss. Work own hours. Help
if needed. 905-637-7453.
• Personal Support Worker
One of Canada’s highest demand careers
GRAND HEALTH
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2 LOCATIONS:
760 King St. E.
905-577-7707
574 Concession St.
905-385-7727
www.grandhealthacademy.com
Money Avail/
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DEBT
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1-877-776-1660
Mortgages/ Loans
ALL TYPES OF
MORTGAGES
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd
• Good Credit & Bad
• Power of Sales
• Specializing in
Bankruptcy &
Proposals
For FREE
Consultations Call
JimFitzGerald,
Mortgage Agent
905-699-3358
jimfitzgerald@
invis.ca
FSCO: M09002783
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mortgages.com
FREE YOURSELF
FROM DEBT
MONEY FOR ANY PURPOSE!
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1st, 2nd & 3rd mortgages
credit lines & loans up to
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POWER OF SALE
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Consolidate Credit
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Are you financially
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Call Steve Ferrin,
Mortgage Agent
877-568-9255
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License # 10409
MAKING
SENSE
Bookkeeping Income Tax
Prep - Sue 905-578-2610
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Debt Consolidation – SAVE 75% on mthly pymt
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Construction Financing • Rental Properties
We Specialize in:
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774 Brant Street
at Ghent Ave
RIVIERA
SPA
Call Steve Ferrin, Mortgage Agent
New and friendly
Attendants
905-632-9233
103 Barton Street
East Hamilton
1-877-568-9255
905-525-4504
HOME LINE OF CREDIT
Professional
Directory
905-526-3443
Classified unlocks doors
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no matter what they are!
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905-545-8669
Cleaning Ladies
Reliable and experienced
Reasonable rates
Call us at
905-928-7813.
ASPHALT PAVING, INTERLOCKING, CONCRETE
20% off until April 23 - Call for Details
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with References
5th Clean 1/2 price
Call Lisa
905-962-0922
HOUSE CLEANER avail.
for weekly or bi-weekly
cleaning. Call Helen,
905-648-3873.
KATE'S CLEANING
Surprisingly affordable
home cleaning. Rates from
as low as $60. We will
clean your home as if it
were our own. Servicing
Ancaster & Hamilton Mountain and Haldimand County.
Call now for a free in home
estimate, 905-906-1676.
MALE SEEKS, lady. If
you're
a lady between
46-56, lovable, caring,
trustful and truthful I'm
looking for you. I want
someone I can love, cherish and adore. If that's you
I would like to hear from
you. Family important.
Please reply with picture to
The Hamilton Spectator
Box 174 Hamilton L8N 3G3
MALE SMOKER seeks
petite lady between 46-56,
Loveable, caring and truthful, young at heart, enjoys
indoor swimming and hot
tub. I am looking for you
for long term. I want someone I can love and cherish,
if that's you, I'd like to hear
from you. Please reply with
a recent full photo to:
Box 179
The Hamilton Spectator
44 Frid St, L8N 3G3
ROMANTIC,
MARRIED
male, shift worker, 56,
seeks an affectionate woman who is comfortable in a
dress or jeans with heels
who enjoys walks on the
beach, candlelight dinners,
dancing, cuddling in front
of the fireplace, shopping,
gardening, fiction reading,
arts, for discreet daytime
interludes. Reply to The
Spec, Box 178, 44 Frid
St., Hamilton, ON L8N 3G3
SWM SEEKS lady friend
65-70 years for companionship, outings and possible relationship. Reply to
The Spectator, Box 176
L8N 3G3
FIND IT.
Classified. It’s the key source
for information you’re seeking
about job opportunities, homes
for sale, lost pets and more.
Prof. organizer/declutter
Domestic
Help Wanted
As good
as sold
call Classifieds
905-638-0926
Personals/
Companions
ARE YOU still single? Isn't
it time you gave Misty River
Introductions
a
call?
Ontario's
traditional
matchmaker. www.misty
riverintros.com 519-6584204 or 416-777- 6302
Adventures in Friendship
Club for 50+ Singles.
Mix 'n Mingle, food &
laughs Wednesday Apr 20th
5:30 p.m.Whistling Walrus
1508 Upper James, Ham.
905-575-2805
AFFECTIONATE ROMANTIC, 64 year old seeking
big plus sized woman.
Reply to: Box 168, The
Spectator, L8N 3G3
Health/Beauty/
Fitness
LIVE-IN
CAREGIVER
wanted for 2 toddlers.
Fluent in English & Tagalog
and cook Filipino food.
References. 905-575-4650
LIVE-IN NANNY for Burlington family required. call
905-637-3188
Health & Home
Care
905-526-3443
or fax
905-526-3442
PASSIVE REDUCING
6
Toning/Massage beds for
sale, maintenance free.
$2000. 905-765-4076
Special Services
SUPER WASH
COIN LAUNDRYMAT
Super Clean, Super
Value & Super Friendly
Wash & fold service.
Upper Ottawa & Larch
behind the gas bar
Open 7 am - 10 pm
7 days a week
905-961-6693
Seniors Services
Gold Cross
Home Care
Need help at home?
Certified and compassionate
PSWs, Caregivers and
Homemakers can help you
with:
✔ Personal Carebathing, grooming
✔ Housekeeping,laundry
and changing linens
✔ Meal prep, shopping
and clean up
✔ Specializing in Dementia
/Alzheimer's Care
✔ Lawn,garden care and
home maintenance
Call Gold Cross RN at
905-928-9595
for free assessment
www.gold
crosshomecare.com
Volunteering
VOLUNTEER
DRIVERS
needed for Dundas, Stoney
Creek and Acaster areas.
Police check required.
Mileage
reimbursed.
Cancer Assistance Program 569 Concession St.,
Hamilton
905-383-9797
www.cancerassist.ca
Classified 905-526-3443
Market St Apts
Jr 1, 1 & 2 BRs
111 Market St
905-523-5700
Immaculate, spacious,
with private balcony,
exercise & social rooms,
controlled entry & 24
hour management.
www.realstar.ca
Apts for RentHamilton West
AVAILABLE MAY 15,
1
Bedroom, $699. Clean
quiet building, hardwood
floors throughout. Laundry.
19
Richwill
Rd.
905-318-7090
Furnished
Apartments
DUNDAS,
ANCASTER,
West Hamilton, bachelor,
1, 2, 3, bedrooms, short/
long. 905-531-5655 or www.
spencercreekrentals.com
FURNISHED SUITES
BACHELOR & 1 BR
Bay S.
Secure, Laundry.
Minimum 28 day stay.
Utilities included
$135 to $185/week
905-577-1973.
Houses for Rent
HAMILTON
MOUNTAIN
RENTALS
DON'T
BE CONFIDENT
AMAZE YOURSELF!!!
I CAN HELP YOU!
Contact:
Consulting Hypnotist
Lin McMaster
289 237 5396
or email
linmcmaster148@gmail.com
Registration &
Lessons
Apts for RentHamilton Central
Rent to own very spacious
3 bedroom, 2 bath home,
massive recreation room
with fireplace and separate
workshop area. Updated
Special Services
Apartments for
kitchen, all appliances,
Rent
central air!
24hr message
CAREGIVER RELIEF AND DUNDAS, RENOVATED 3
1-888-549-5557
COMPANIONSHIP.
PSW bedroom one story home
Bad Credit OK!
with 14 years experience located near Hwy 6 & York
specializing in geriatric Blvd. Finished basement,
care.
Andrea, garage, large yard, and 5
Own A Home
905-381-9553
new appliances. month
No Money Down
plus utilities. Suitable for
Turning More Renters
Health/Beauty/
mature
persons.
Into Home Owners!
905-525-7620
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Over 1400 Families
Apts for Rent-Burl/
Serviced to Date.
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Waterdown
www.artisanfinancial.ca
Classified
905-526-3443
Registration &
Lessons
1-866-993-0099
NEW
RENTAL SUITES
140 Plains Road W.
QUALITY, OVERSIZED
1,2,3 BEDROOM SUITES
•
•
•
•
Lake views available
5 appliances incl.
Ensuite Laundry
Indoor Pool, Sauna
Whirlpool, Gym
Granite & Stainless
Appliance Avail.
289-812-0103
drewloholdings.com
905-526-3443
Unlimited Private Funds Available
Classified
FIND IT.
Blinds, Baseboards,
Laundry, Lights, etc.
References, 12 years exp
TUTORING TEACHERS
Two qualified specialists.
Reading, Literacy, French,
Math, Science, Assignment
Organization. For Info
905-522-8654.
cal3002@gmail.com.
Personals/
Companions
Classified
Borrow as low as $7500-Pay only $59/mth *(APR 5.99%)
All types of mortgage money available (competitive rates)
Purchase, Refinance, Debt Consolidation
Good or Bad Credit, Self-Employed, Past BankruptcyNo Problem! Power of Sale Stopped!!!! Call up to 9 p.m!!
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Classified unlocks doors
to your dreams,
no matter what they are!
Classified. It’s the key source
for information you’re seeking
about job opportunities, homes
for sale, lost pets and more.
A Reliable Portuguese
Cleaning Lady
That Does it All!
Personal Organizer
Below Bank Rates
License #10409
BOOTY CAMP fitness!
Join now! Get ready to:
Lose up to 16 pounds and
1-6 inches, two nights a
week. Start dates: April 5th
and May 3, 2011. Join now
at http://www.bootycampfitness.com/hamilton-bootcamp.php. $50 off - group
discount
available.
519-788-4087
Tutoring
Domestic Help
Available
HOUSE
CLEANING/
Classified
HomeGuard Funding Ltd.
www.butlermortgage.ca
Health/Beauty/
Fitness
OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP.
Bored of your regular gym
routine? Ready to 'Spring'
into action? Join us outdoors for our motivating
and exhilarating bootcamp
sessions. We will be meetSTONEY CREEK mountain ing at Turner Park (Rymal
17
years
experience, Road E). WOMEN'S ONLY
smoke and pet free home. sessions to begin April
daniellesdaycare@live.ca 19-May 26, Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 6pm-7pm.
or call 905-561-5600
Sessions are 6 weeks
long, twice a week, for a
Child Care Wanted
total of 12 classes. Cost
is $125.00. Please contact
CHILD CARE needed in your certified fitness trainDundas. We are seeking ers for more information.
care for our 2 children, n j m e a n d m i ages 4 and 8 before and nime@gmail.com
after school near Dundana.
Hobbies & Crafts
Monday through Friday if
possible in our home. 4
year old attends school alternate days and would
need care on off days.
905-627-6678
WOODWORKING EQUIPLIVE-IN NANNY Mon-Fri, MENT Sale
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weekends off, minimum cabinet saw;General jointer
pay + vacation pay, & planer & bandsaw. Call
45hrs/week.
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English/Somali/Swahili,
905-730-3750
Massages
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Professional
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for 12 month and up. Before and after school program, kinder pickup in
area. Reasonable rates.
Monday to Friday. 7:30 5:00pm. We do everything
that a daycare will do with
your child and more. Call
for an appointment to meet
us. 905-664-1242
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CHEER SPORT SEAWAVES
Competitive Cheer,
Recreational Classes,
Tumbling, Camps,
Birthday Parties & More!
Welcoming Ages 3-18.
Teams for beginners to
advanced athletes.
SELL IT.
Classified. It’s the easy and
effective way to attract
buyers for all kinds of items quickly and conveniently.
905-526-3443
Apts for Rent Hamilton
Hamilton Mountain West.
3-4 bedroom home. New
kitchen. Call 647-977-9403
24/hour message.
All credits ok.
Rooms for Rent and
Wanted
CLEAN
ROOMS near
Eastgate Sq., east end
near bus route. $350
includes
utilities.
905574-5211
or
905-945-1110
Townhouses for
Rent
3 BR, 2.5 Bath, all appls
included, 1 min from QEW,
priv.street, bus, $1,250 includes
utilities.
416-659-7574
Classified 905-526-3443
2011-2012 SEASON TRYOUTS
JUNE 1st & 2nd, 2011 Contact us today for more info!
Everyone makes a team!
1341 Osprey Dr. Unit 2 Ancaster, ON
1-888-25-CHEER
www.cheersportseawaves.com
info@cheersportseawaves.com
RENT TO
OWN
MOHAWK TOWERS
1 BR $681; 2 BR $733.
905-387-2329
YOUNG ST. - 1BR
$624. 905-527-9210
MAR-STAN APTS- 1BR
$675. 905-524-2977
BUY IT.
Classified. It’s the dynamic upto-date marketplace that
makes shopping both exciting
and simple.
Classified
905-526-3443
Cars
Cars
Trucks & SUVs
Trucks & SUVs
Trailers/R.V.s
Boats/Motors
1991 MAZDA 323. Excellent shape, auto. 65500K.
As
is.
$1200.
obo.
905-662-3578
2007 CHEV COBALT LT
4 cyl, auto, 4 door, pwr
door locks, pwr windows,
pwr mirror, cruise, tilt,
am/fm cd with aux input,
keyless entry, a/c, c/e 1994 MAZDA B3000, 3 li$7795 plus hst Gr Mills tre, 5 speed, runs, needs
2004 CHRYSLER 300M Auto 905 768 3353
some work. $800 obo.
149,000KM fully loaded,
905-662-7110
or
leather, keyless entry, 2007 DODGE CALIBER 905-570-4739
heated
seats
+more. R/T AWD 4 cyl, auto cvt,
all
wheel
drive,
a/c,
leather
Asking
$6,995.00
interior, heated seats, pwr
Call: 905-961-0062
group, cruise, tilt, alloy
1993 CADILLAC Remote
wheels, am/fm cd, keyless
start, 20" chrome low proentry, c/e $11495 plus hst
file tires. 4 tires on rims for
Grand Mills Auto Centre
Winter.
$3,500-firm.
905 768 3353
289-260-4145
MIKES AUTO
1997 TOYOTA TERCEL
4cyl auto ac 264K $1495
FIRM certified /
e-tested
DLR 905-664-5111
2007 MAZDA 3 4cyl 5spd
air PW PL CD sunroof 94K
2004 MAZDA 6 GT, leath- $8950+ tx. 905-317-5920
er,
sunroof,
$6777
certi1998 GRAND Am GT V6
auto, loaded, brand new fied and etested call DLR
tires. Looks & runs great. 1-888-488-8660
$1800 obo. 905-531-7883 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA
108K 5speed ac clean car
1998 HONDA Civic DX proof 1 owner cert/etest
coupe. Automatic. Super $5999 +
tax
obo
clean. 196K kms. $2500/ 905-512-8197 dlr
offer. 905-308-0235
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA
Why not sell no longer used items ce, auto, a/c, s.roof $55
with a fast working Classified Ad? wkly, 0 down! bad credit
call
dlr
Call today...905-526-3443 o.k
1-888-488-8660
2005 MAZDA 3 GT
Hatchback 4 cylinder, auto, 2008 CHEVROLET cobalt
a/c, alloy wheels, tilt/tele- LT. Must Sell! Have a new
scopic, steering wheel au- born baby and need a 4
controls,
cruise, door car. Asking $8000 or
1998 JAGUAR XJR Super- dio
best offer. Only 42000KM!
charge, mint, rare, 145 keyless entry, pwr group, omerta_jm@hotmail.com
km's., chrome wheels. am/fm cd, c/e $10495
$8,900. Certified, e-tested plus hst Grand Mills Auto
Centre 905 768 3353
call 905-304-1872
Classified 905-526-3443
1999
CHRYSLER
Intrepid. 131,000 Kms.
$1800. as is. Please call
905-388-4365
2000 FORD Taurus SEL
loaded, leather, new tires,
rotors, drums, pads. 275
km. Synthetic oil maintenance records. $2000
obo. 905-765-9291
2000 VOLVO S70, 4
door, automatic, champagne, leather, sunroof.
$1500 as is. E-tested,
307,000
kms.
905-308-8435
2000 VW PASSAT GLS
6cyl fully loaded 225K
leather/snrf
$4500
+
taxes.
Certified/etested.
Dealer
905-544-3104,
905-379-9354
2008 NISSAN VERSA S,
auto, 1 owner, low km! $53
2006 TOYOTA Corolla CE wkly, 0 down! bad credit
49900 kms., cert., etest- o.k
call
dlr
ed remote start, power 1-888-488-8660
locks,
winter/summer
tires, nice car hate to
sell!
$9500.
905-573-8008
2006 TOYOTA MATRIX
XRS
6speed-fully-loaded
pwr-snrf 129K X-clean, no
accident, $9800 Cert/etdlr- 2008 PONTIAC G5, auto,
2001 NISSAN Sentra SE est+txs
a/c, red, only $44 wkly, 0
Sport 4 Door automatic 905-309-9300or
905-379-9300
down! bad credit o.k call
Sunroof CD loaded looks
and runs Very Good. You 2006 TOYOTA YARIS 2 dlr 1-888-488-8660
Certify $2250. obo. firm dr auto CD AC certified
905-468-2315
etested $5499 + tx DLR
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA
2002 CHRYS CONCORD 905-741-5711
CE 4 cyl auto air PL CD 48K
LX full load blk/w grey int.
tx.
wty
$12,950
+
131K all orig special
905-317-5920
$3995
+
taxes.
Certified/etested.
Dealer
9 0 5 - 5 4 4 - 3 1 0 4 ,
905-379-9354
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY
LX, $17999 or $85 wkly, 0
down! bad credit o.k call
2007 DODGE NITRO SLT
DLR 1-888-488-8660
4X4, auto, $14999 or $72
wkly, 0 down! bad credit
Classified 905-526-3443
o.k
call
dlr
1-888-488-8660
2003 BUICK REGAL LS
only 100K 1 owner loaded
REALLY NICE cert/etest
$5295+tx 905-548-0757
dlr
2007 BMW 328I jet
black, 1 owner, prem.pkg
$128 wkly, 0 down! bad
credit O.K CALL DLR 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX,
silver, auto,$13777 or $58
1-888-488-8660
wkly, 0 down! bad credit
o.k
call
dlr
1-888-488-8660
Trucks & SUVs
2007 CADILLAC CTS
black, sunroof, 1 owner,
$92 wkly, 0 down! bad
credit o.k CALL DLR
1-888-488-8660
1993 FORD 350 Diesel,
auto, cube van. Previously
U-Haul Truck. Runs excellent, lots of work to it brakes, new rad, tune up,
two new rear tires, all new
exhaust.
Transmission
rebuilt 3 months ago, both
motor and tranny run
2003 PONTIAC Grand
Prix GT, 3.8L, Leather 2007 CHEV. COBALT strong. Needs lower ball
Interior,
Fully
Loaded, COUPE LT 1 owner, joints, box and body in exNew Tires, 170,500km, $7999 or $40 wkly, 0 cellent shape no damage.
$2500obo,
Call
certified. $4500 OBO. down! bad credit o.k call Only
905-518-6544
dlr 1-888-488-8660
905-335-2715
WANTED
ROOFRACK
with rails for
2006
Saturn Vue. In good cond.
Call 905-776-1166
2009 DODGE GRAND
CARAVAN, stow & go,
$72 wkly, 0 down! bad
credit
o.k
call
DLR
1-888-488-8660
Motorcycles/
Offroad
What Deal!
Must See!
2006
NORTHLANDER
SUPREME 38FD with ALL
amenities including hard
awning and 8'x10' shed on
site.
Family
Paradise
Campground,
North of
Seaforth. Asking $35,900
519-273-7853
4 wheels Alignment
$59.95 + tx
Includes FREE Brake &
Spring Inspection!
905-318-5955
MAJOR
APPLIANCE
SERVICE
VIAU'S CUSTOM Welding.
30 years experience. We
repair rusted and broken
car frames. 905-664-6014
Vehicles Wanted/
Wrecking
To All Makes
$200 AND up: cars,
trucks, vans. Cash 24/7.
905-512-1427, private
CALL US LAST
& GET MORE $$$
$200 & UP
WANTED
Support a family owned
and operated business.
Competitive Pricing,
Emergency Assistance
24-7. Reasonable Rates
905-516-2887
Carpet CleaningTime
✧ Seniors Discount
✧ Written Guarantee 2 ROOMS PLUS A HALL
$
✧ High Quality Work
✧ Dry Foam Shampoo ONLY
*UP TO 200 SQ. FT. PER ROOM
59.95
5 ROOMS, 13 STAIRS
PLUS HALL
575-1177
ONLY
905-
119.95
$
*UP TO 200 SQ. FT. PER ROOM
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Classified
Ham 574-5122
310JUNK
Free Towing
MIKE'S AUTO PARTS
*
*
*
*
We Do All Loading
HOME/BUSINESS
FREE Estimates
Cheapest Prices!
Call Direct
310-5865
Bin-There
GOT JUNK?
SAME DAY
7 Days a Week
We Take Everything
Free Estimates
Well beat any price!
K & R Enterprise
Decks & Fences
Over 20 years
experience.
Asphalt Removal
Jobs
✔ 1/2 TON TRUCK
WITH DUMP
289-887-2200
call Classifieds 905-526-3443
Doors & Windows
THE INSTALLATION PEOPLE
*YOU SUPPLY - WE INSTALL*
• Garage Doors
• Carport Enclosers
• Door Openers
• Decks & Repairs
• Storm Doors
• Aluminum Capping
• Entrance Doors • Vinyl Siding
905-648-7303 or 905-518-1942
Professional
Assistant
Services
✔ Odd
Sales add up when you put your ad in the
Hamilton Community News Classifieds.
Seriously.
Doors & Windows
FENCES
✔ Tile, Drywall, Hardwd
✔ Junk Removal
✔ Concrete &
Serious
Coin.
905-516-2269
HOUSE
CLEANING
JUNK MEN
MIKES AUTO
Pools & Additions
Pool Removals & Fill-ins
Driveways - Armour Stone
Retaining Walls
Truck, Bobcat & Excavating Services
Adams
905-546-7517
905-385-2906
2007
KIA
Sportage.
42,000 kms. Excellent
Condition,
one
driver.
$12,000
obo.
905-628-9582
Decks & Fences
T&H EXCAVATING
Hamilton
905-679-1900
Veterans Provider
Classic Vehicles
Decks & Fences
Bur 333-1203
905-634-0777
FAST CASH
Cars & Trucks Wanted – $150-$2000
905-385-9292
Call 8am - 9pm
Cleaning/Janitorial
Bins @ Great Prices!
Burl/Oak
We buy all cars and trucks
($5 - $5000) paid, 7days 24hrs
Scrap autos
FREE removal 1 HOUR SERVICE
2007 JEEP PATRIOT
SPORT 4x4, 1 owner, auto, $68 wkly, 0 down! bad
credit
o.k
call
dlr HD FXRS 905-545-5026
www.qualitytrim.com and
1-888-488-8660
click on bikes .obo.
1997
GEORGIE
Boy,
33 Ft, Excellent condition.
65,000 km, $16,900 obo.
Call Nick 905-536-9989
Cleaning/Janitorial
Crystal Clean Services
Residential Friendly
$ CASH $
IN 1 HOUR
Best Selection in Hamilton!
Trailers/R.V.s
Cleaning/Janitorial
905-526-3443
TIRE STORE NOW OPEN
2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
V6 auto air PW PL FWD 78K 1995 PONTIAC Firebird
$11,950 tx. 905-317-5920
Convertible, red with power
black top, grey leather
Why not sell no longer
interior, 6 cyl auto, clean,
used items with a fast
210km, runs good. Rare car!
working Classified Ad?
$3995 firm 905-468- 2315
Call today...905-526-3443
519-465-5960
Free Service Call
SCRAP CARS
Vehicles Wanted/
Wrecking
Barn, shop, storage building,
machine shed, horse riding
arena, etc?
Replace roofing or siding
with steel or barn board.
Agricultural or Residential.
GAS & ELEC
905-570-8747
2006 LARSON 180 LXI
V6
Penta,
premium
package, trailer. As new
condition.
$19,700.
Thomas, 905-689-4155
Carpentry
WE BUILD OR RENOVATE!
Rates!
905-549-3901
RUSH AUTO PARTS
Boats/Motors
Carpentry
Free Estimates
Reasonable
QUEENSTON AUTO
REPAIRS
905-545-1115
Lic. recycling facility
2008 FORD ESCAPE
XLT, auto, 1 owner, $70
wkly, 0 down! bad credit
o.k
call
dlr
1-888-488-8660
Quality with a warranty!
Free in shop repair
estimate on all carry in
appliances. We also
carry repair parts.
Automotive
Services
905-574-4589
905-662-3871
2007 DODGE RAM 1500
QC 4x4, loaded $19777 or
$95 wkly, 0 down! bad
credit
o.k
call
DLR
1-888-488-8660
JR APPLIANCE
We Have NEW &
RECONDITIONED Items
APRIL
SPRING SPECIAL
2000 FORD E, 150 Cargo
Van V8, 202,000km, good
condition, original owner,
NORTHLANDER
certified
$2900. 2008
Cottage
Classic
Park
905-961-8685.
Model
14'x40'.
Fully
furnished, 2 bedrooms,
2002 TOYOTA SIENNA
7 passenger, quad chairs, sleeps 7-9, central air
2002 FORD Ranger, 138, fully loaded, 157,000 kms, conditioning and furnace,
000 km, certified, perfect all original. Special $6995. steel awning, insulated.
+ tax. Certified/E-tested. Parked in Sauble Beach in
condition. 905-547-6463
DLR.,
905-544-3104, Woodlands Park (can be
moved).
$72,900.
905-379-9354
905-538-0718.
MIKES AUTO
2002 TOYOTA Camry
XLE Silver with grey leather
interior, power & heated
seats, sunroof, CD player,
automatic climate control,
rear manual sunshade,
cruise control, keyless entry, remote car starter.
Second owner. Certified &
e-tested. $8,000 obo.
905-522-6033.
2007 31' Citation Travel
Trailer. Fully loaded, like
new. At Gulliver's Lake.
$20,900.
Call
905-538-3409
1998 DODGE Dakota
Sport Pickup V8, Auto,
loaded, new summer tires,
also includes winter tires
w/rims. Looks and runs
great, must see. 194K.
Certified & etested $4995
obo 905-381-4432
MIKES AUTO
2006 MAZDA 6 auto air
PW PL PM PSeats remote
start only 55K $11,700 +
hst dlr 905-528-3500
Auto Parts &
Accessories
1998 OLDS Silhouette
Mini Van, extended. Leather, loaded, excellent condition. Certified, e-tested.
$2750
o.b.o.
905-807-9577
2004 DODGE Durango
SLT, 4 door, 4 wheel drive,
black, excellent condition,
leather,
132,000kms,
$9,900
obo.
2005 DODGE GRAND
905-304-9967
CARAVAN,
stow’n’go,
$7444 or $50 wkly, 0
down! bad credit o.k call
2005
FORD
Escape. dlr 1-888-488-8660
2005 PONTIAC CRUISER 2008 FORD FOCUS SE XKLT. V6 engine, low mileage.
93
K.
Excellent
condi4dr,
42K.
Many
Options.
2.4L 4cyl Signature Series
$8300.
4cyl auto air PW PL CD Factory Warr. F.A. Depot tion.
905-765-1177
tx. $9,750+ tx 905-637-1044
104K
$5750
+
905-317-5920
2006 KIA SPORTAGE
2007 DODGE GRAND
4 cyl, auto, pwr windows, CARAVAN SE 70Km Many
pwr door locks, pwr mir- Luxury Options. Fact. Warr.
rors, alloy wheels, a/c,
F.A. Depot $10,750 + tx
cruise, tilt, am/fm cd, key905-637-1044
less entry, c/e $9795 plus
hst Grand Mills Auto Centre
905 768 3353
2008 MAZDA 6 GS silver,
auto
$11999
or
$58
wkly,
2005 VW Golf 5DR Hatchback
automatic 0 down! bad credit o.k call
139900kms+ Silver a/c dlr 1-888-488-8660
Certified and Etest, $6500
firm as is. 905 468 2315
BOAT SLIPS/ DOCKAGE
available, Hamilton Harbour. Variety of sizes.
Park- like setting. Call
905-523-5434
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT
Immac. 74K. Many Luxury
Options. Warr. F.A. Depot
$14450 +tx 905-637-1044
Vans
Appliance Repairs/
Installation
R001708348
Cars
HOME IMPROVEMENT
R002898570
AUTOMOTIVE
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RUBBISH
Specializing in
of junk and
removal. $75/
load.
Call
905-387-8284
REMOVAL.
full service
yard waste
Large truck
Steve
at
Concrete & Paving
SOLID ROCK
CONCRETE
Stamped Concrete
Exposed Aggregate
Driveways
Walkways, Patios
Concrete Pool Repairs
Retaining Walls
Parging
289-237-2154
Custom Wood
FREE ESTIMATES
905-765-4713
SUNSET
CUSTOM DECKS &
FENCES
Design and
Construction
No job to big or to
small Landscaping
services also available
Imagination to
Reality
289 439 4390
Classified
905-526-3443
Eavestroughs &
Siding
MELO'S
SIDING INC.
*
*
*
*
*
Siding & Windows
Soffits & fascia
Seamless Eaves
Alum. Leaf Guard
Cleaning of Eaves
Lic.&Ins BBB/Visa/MC
905-304-6246
* No Sub-Contracting
UNIQUE
SIDING INC.
Seamless Eaves, Eaves
Cleaning, Soffits, Fascia
We'll beat any written
quote by 10%
Free Est., Sr. Disc.
Visa MC accepted
905-741-8017
Electrical
Drywall
CANDOR ELECTRIC
Drywall
Boarding
& Taping
Steel Stud,Textured
Ceilings, Painting
30 years experience
Pre-Plan Now
1-888-702-0002
905-562-6303
905-978-1721
#ECRA/ESA
Lic.700 5195
Full Electrical
Service, 100/ 200
Amp Service Upgrades
Kitchens, Rec Rooms
Internet Wiring
Commercial &
Service Contracts.
Senior Discounts
905-902-1564
HOME IMPROVEMENT
General Contracting,
Excavating
Heating & Cooling
Heating & Cooling
Heating & Cooling
Landscaping, Lawn
Care, Supplies
Landscaping, Lawn
Care, Supplies
DAROSA'S LANDSCAPE
FENCE
STONEWORK & REPAIRS
From Interlock To Flagstone
Over 35 Years Experience
FREE ESTIMATES
Weekly Lawn/Garden Care
Premium Hybrid Fertilizing with
Weed control Landscape Design
Landscape Construction
Irrigation Systems and much, much more !
905-385-6295
Residential and
Commerical
Renos and Repairs
Free Estimates
ECRA/ESA #7005156
905-807-0232
GROVES ELECTRIC
INC
100 & 200 amp
Service Upgrades
Hot Tubs & Pools
Knob & Tube Convers.
Troubleshooting
and Re-wiring
Fully Lincesed & Certified
ECRA/ESA #7001410
905-304-8334
HANK'S ELECTRIC
40 Yrs Experience
Knob & Tube
Replacement
Panel Upgrades
ESA Pre-Approved
Free Estimate
905-304-3000
905-387-9977
MASTER
ELECTRICIAN
Free estimates & advice
Quality, Prompt Service
Call Nathan
905-525-8111
ECRA/ESA
License #7003838
Exterior
All Repairs ...
Bricks - Stone - Block
Foundations,
Basement Walls
Repaired.
Free Estimates
Hours 8am -7pm
905-547-5144
SELL IT.
Classified. It’s the easy and
effective way to attract
buyers for all kinds of items quickly and conveniently.
905-526-3443
Flooring &
Carpeting
CERAMIC
INSTALLATION
* Kitchen Backsplash
* Bathroom/Shower
Walls and Floors
Also install Laminate Flooring
Free Estimates /
Good Rates!
Call Tony@
905-928-4653
Ceramic Tile
Installation
Repairs
Bathrooms
35 years exp.
Call Joe
905-520-4426
905-574-7872
HARDWOOD
& LAMINATE
INSTALLATION
Excellent Rates
& Quality Work
905-332-2030
J&J
Carpet
SALES
INSTALL
RE-STRETCH
36 YEARS EXP.
A.N.G.
HOME SERVICES
✓ Furnaces & A/C
✓ Plumbing
✓ Gas Lines
Insured & Licensed
DAN PARR'S
Excavating
Internal & External
Waterproofing
Basements
We'll Beat Any
Written Quote
Fully Insured
References Available
Home Renovations
TOTAL HOME IMPROVEMENT
●
MARCH MADNESS
WE Pay the HST!!
905-518-4580
905-317-5187
General Contracting,
Excavating
Home Renovations
www.paramountlandscaping.ca
Residential- Commercial- Industrial
Kitchen ● Baths ● Basements ● All Flooring
● Drywall ● Painting & All Other Renos. Int.
& Ext with Written Guarantee
● Brick ● Stone ● Block ● New & Repairs
Spring Cleanups
Garden Design & Maintenance
Walkways/Patios/Water Features
Low Maintenance Designs
Business License & Insured
Free Estimates
Family Business 35 yrs.
CALL STEPHEN AT
EFFICIENT
Heating & Air Cond
Sale Furnace & A.C
All incld. 10 yr.
Parts & Labour...
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Dundas Little Theatre closes its 50th anniversary Season with Vieux Carre by Tennessee Williams.
The story takes place in a rundown boarding house in
the French Quarter of New Orleans circa 1938. The action
centres around the interlocking lives of the various residents — a tubercular, homosexual painter, a doomed
young girl and her coarse lover, two aging ladies living in
near poverty and the eccentric, irrepressible landlady.
Filled with evocative memories
and sharply etched portraits of its
characters, these folks stand out
because of their quiet dignity.
Vieux Carre is directed by Jack
Messinger, whose cast includes talented
actors, Jared Lenover, Tamara Kamermans, Al French,
Jennifer Blom, Maggie Thomas, Liz Inman, Chris Cracknell, Geneva Neale, Gabriel Pinto, John Hewson, Richard
Halliday, Andrew Southam, Simon D’Abreu, Kelly Buldawa, John Rogers, John Strob, John Rogers and Andrew
Southam. Performances take place at the Garstin Centre
for the Arts, 37 Market St., Dundas, April 29 and 30, May
5, 6 and 7, and 12-14, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $18, with $13 students/seniors discounts
for Thursday performances only.
For ticket information or to make a reservation, call
905-627-5266 or visit our website at www.dundaslittletheatre.com or in person at Holden Florists, 44 York
Rd., Dundas.
Dundas Little Theatre is offering a special meal and
show package for the Saturday, April 30 show. Buy early
and secure a spot at the Winchester Arms Restaurant.
Just add $25 to the $18 ticket price.
Food banks get quick deposit from City of Hamilton
BY KEVIN WERNER
NEWS STAFF
The city is once again providing
$350,000 to the city’s food banks and
Christmas Hamper program to help
them survive the critical summer period.
“We are trying to get the funds out
immediately,” said Mountain councillor
Scott Duvall. “We can hopefully relieve
some of the pressure.”
Some area food banks were seeing
bare shelves early this spring, and were
pleading for more goods from the community. The Mountain’s Neighbour to
Neighbour, which is conducting its
annual spring food drive, needs about
60,000 lbs of food per month to feed
about 1,110 families. The organization’s
food drive ends April 22.
“We’re really counting on this Easter
Drive to get us through to the summer
drive,” said Sara Collyer, operations
manager at Neighbour to Neighbour.
She said most of the food collected
during the winter holidays is now gone.
The Ancaster Community Food
Drive ended in February raising 79,000
lbs and $8,000 in cash.
Duvall had asked councillors last
week to add the $350,000 to this year’s
budget. The money is expected to be
paid for by the provincial government’s
$8.1 million Ontario Municipal Provincial Partnership grant. There should be
no effect on this year’s budget.
Joe-Anne Priel, community services
general manager, said the money will be
provided to Hamilton Food Share,
which will then distribute the funds to
the community food banks.
Hamilton came to the rescue of its
food banks in late 2009, providing
$100,000 for the Christmas Hamper
program. Earlier in the year the city also
gave the food banks $184,000 to cover
the food banks for the summer.
Extra permits boost Crooks’ dam removal bill by $120,000
BY RICHARD LEITNER
NEWS STAFF
The bill for the removal of the
Crooks’ Hollow dam has jumped by
another $120,000 because of more regulatory hurdles.
Project manager Hazel Breton said
about $70,000 of the extra cost will go
toward a new Ministry of Environment
regulation requiring a risk assessment
on plans to dredge 5,000 tonnes of zinccontaminated sediment from the dam
reservoir.
Other requirements include a permit
from the Niagara Escarpment Commission, and archaeological and heritage
assessments recommended by the Ministry of Tourism.
The extra work boosts the costs at the
design stage to nearly $400,000. The
project had been budgeted at $1.1 million – already up from an original estimate of $945,000 – a bill being split
between the city and Ministry of Natural Resources.
“Are there any more surprises or will
more money be required for this project?” Rob Pasuta, councillor for the area,
asked as Hamilton Conservation
Authority directors approved the new
spending.
Authority chair Chris Firth-Eagland
said the requirement for a NEC permit
was unexpected because the agency
had initially indicated one might not be
needed.
He said the Ministry of Natural
Resources will be asked to pay for its
half of the new costs.
Late summer
“We moved ahead without adding in
the costs of some of the new permittings
and now that project is on the table and
it’s going well, with legs, these agencies
have said we do require our permits,”
Firth-Eagland said.
If all goes as planned, the authority
hopes to begin work in late summer,
when water flows are low and there are
fewer fishery issues, a staff report states.
The Beat rocks on for Theatre Ancaster’s classic spring spectacular
Theatre Ancaster’s classic show of great
’60s tunes opens April 29 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are moving fast, but theatre-goers
can still reserve at 905-304-SHOW. The Beat
Goes On: The Music of the ’60s will transport
the audience back to the birth of the Stones,
the Beach Boys, the Beatles and ageless
songs like I’m a Believer by The Monkeys and
These Eyes by Canada’s own The Guess Who.
John Mamone is back onstage with good
friend Jeremy Guther, who, like John with
Volume Water, also fronts his own band, Trinity Road. Mamone will thrill everyone with
his renditions of songs made famous by
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons...Sherry,
Walk like a Man and Big Girls Don’t Cry.
“They are great songs, but singing that
high is almost like gasping for air at high altitudes,” said Mamone with a smile.
Guther will be featured in I Saw Her Again
Last Night by The Mamas and The Papas and
on Sorry Suzanne by The Hollies. He’ll also
join with Chantal Barrow on Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, that fabulous song from
1967 by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
Paul Morse remembers wearing purple
bell bottoms in the ’60s as a youngster.
“They were so cool,” he laughed, “but just
a part of my memory now...but the
music...well, even 50 years later, that ’60s
music still makes my pulse race.”
Scott Bloxom and Dean Rooney are seasoned performers but newcomers to the
Theatre Ancaster stage. Bloxom plays the
very funny Austin Powers as the show’s
emcee, but also makes sure he’s front and
centre for some choreography.
“I’m a dancer, and there’s just something
undeniable about the power of the music,”
he said.
The Beat Goes On opens April 29 at 8 p.m.
with other evening performances on April
30, May 5, 6 and 7. One afternoon performance takes place on May 1 at 2 p.m. Personal
selection of reserved seats can be made at
the box office just outside the Theatre Auditorium in the West Wing Foyer of Ancaster
High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd. W. at Meadowbrook. Adults $28. Seniors over 65, $23.
Students and children $12.
For more information, check www.theatreancaster.com or call 905-304-SHOW
(7469).
Tracey Cain, centre, will be part of the Theatre
Ancaster cast of the The Beat Goes On opening
April 29, along with, standing from left, John
Mamone, Paul Morse, Jeremy Guther, Dean
Rooney and, seated, Jim Broadley.
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Taxi union requests city bylaw review as drivers strive to ‘fix up’ the industry
BY CRAIG CAMPBELL
NEWS STAFF
The union representing local taxi cab
drivers has asked the City of Hamilton to
review its bylaws regulating the industry in
an effort to “clean up the dirt” that has
plagued it for decades.
Ejaz Butt, president of the Ontario Taxi
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drivers. Butt said bylaw enforcement staff
wasn’t even aware of a city regulation that
requires dispatch brokers Hamilton Cab and
Blue Line to report information to the city
annually, and has never been enforced. Vidic
declined to be interviewed for this story.
“I think our taxi industry is completely
screwed up and the only way to fix it is if our
bylaws are properly written,” Butt said.
“If the bylaws are right and enforcement
is properly done I think everything in the taxi
industry can be fixed up. Everybody will
make money, everybody will get their fair
share.”
He said city staff has long been influenced
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than $60 a day.
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fees, fuel and maintenance before they make
any money for themselves.
“They only victimize the drivers. In the
past there was no representation of the drivers. The bylaws are in favour of the brokers
and the stakeholders and the owners,” Butt
said.
But the union, already certified by the
Ontario Labour Relations Board to represent
all Hamilton Cab drivers and awaiting a final
count on a vote by Blue Line drivers, has
asked the city to review all taxi industry
bylaws and their enforcement.
City staff recognized the many issues
within the local taxi industry in 2001. A staff
report recommended plate holders be
required to drive at least five times a week for
eight hours. Staff also recommended allowing only one plate per owner, a change the
union also supports. No action was taken on
those recommendations.
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NEWS STAFF
Despite the temptations to stuff this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
budget with additional spending, councillors
instead looked to its reserves to pay for needed programs, preserving the lowest tax
increase in Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post-amalgamation
history.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to keep to zero as much as
we can,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Bob Bratina.
As politicians creep closer to their April 27
budget deadline, they held off on adding
another $3.5 million to the budget in
enhanced spending recommended by city
staff, while dropping the proposed average
tax increase to 0.8 per cent.
Councillors did approve $125,000 for food
service workers training at the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longterm care facilities at Macassa and Wentworth lodges because if they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, the city
could be fined by the provincial government.
Some $30,000 was also allocated for the
annual Re-Enactment of the Battle of Stoney
Creek.
Councillors agreed to spend $350,000 to
boost local food banks, but the money was
taken out of the tax stabilization reserve.
Politicians also agreed to spend $64,000 for
the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rooming strategy, and $350,000 for
emergency shelters. Again, the funds was
paid for through the stabilization reserve.
But politicians refused to spend any
money for its street-tree trimming program,
including $350,000 for this year.
Councillor Brian McHattie said with the
emerald ash borer threatening trees in
Hamilton, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imperative the program continue.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we wait a year, we could be in significant trouble in 2012,â&#x20AC;? he said.
Councillors also rejected a request to
spend nearly $60,000 for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art awards
program, and refused to spend $87,000 to
improve the office printing and supplies
department.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not here to take the budget north,â&#x20AC;?
said Ancaster councillor Lloyd Ferguson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m
here to send it south.â&#x20AC;?
â&#x20AC;&#x153;This whole process is to find savings,â&#x20AC;?
said Flamborough councillor Judi Partridge.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do support the arts. But this year at the
door we all heard it, reduce taxes, create jobs,
stop spending.â&#x20AC;?
Even though the province rejected Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial request for the $4 million in social
services funding, the city received $8.1 million from the Ontario Municipal Partnership
Fund. Last year Hamilton got $3.1 million.
The city is also expecting a $14.5 million surplus from the 2010 budget.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not here to take the budget north.
Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to send it south.â&#x20AC;?
Focus on Youth Hamilton
is hiring students to
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Lloyd Ferguson
Bratina and city manager Chris Murray
said they remain in contact with provincial
officials about the $4 million shortfall. Bratina praised the province for helping Hamilton
recently, including providing money for the
Pan Am Games stadium, emergency drop-off
nurses and education funding.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been given sufficient funds from
the province,â&#x20AC;? he said.
Councillors began this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget deliberations at an average tax hike of 2.6 per cent,
and have slowly whittled it to 0.08. Still, there
remains a few hurdles to clear before delivering their historic budget.
Councillors have asked the Hamilton
Police Services Board to trim its 4.47 per cent
tax increase. In addition, politicians are hoping the money city staff has budgeted for this
yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labour settlements will be enough.
Councillors have also asked the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior management team to slice at least $1 million from their non-union staff.
Politicians remained behind closed doors
April 11 for the majority of the day discussing
personnel issues and labour negotiations,
which have been difficult this year.
This week councillors will debate whether
or not to change the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area-rating policy.
Suburban councillors argue any tinkering
with it will mean higher taxes for their residents and want to wait, while urban councillors say they want something done in this
yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget.
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Redeemer hands out the hardware at annual athletics banquet
Ashley Muller and Randall Brus honoured as top athletes
Redeemer University College held its
annual athletic awards ceremony on April 9.
The ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of the past season by honoring the top
individual performers as well as celebrating
team excellence.
The awards included the Male and
Female Athletes of the Year, the Male and
Female Scholar Athletes of the Year, Sport
MVP and Rookie of the Year awards, Coaching Staff of the Year, and CCAA Academic AllCanadian winners. Graduating athletes were
also recognized and two coaches with 10plus years of coaching were celebrated.
The Male and Female Athlete of the Year
awards went to Randall Brus and Ashley
Muller respectively.
Ashley Muller led the Royals women’s volleyball team back into playoff contention this
year after missing out since 2006-2007.
Muller finished the season in fifth place in
the OCAA West in points and was invited to
play at the OCAA All-Star game in March.
Muller also walked away with the
women’s volleyball Most Valuable Player
award and was the Royals Athlete of the
Month for November. Ashley also finished
second in the OCAA West in aces and placed
in the top 10 in points per game.
Brus took home the Male Athlete of the
Year award for once again establishing him-
self as one of the top men’s singles badminton players in the province.
Brus finished second in the regional
championships and finished just out of the
medals at fourth place in the OCAA provincial championships, almost grabbing OCAA
medals in back to back years.
Brus was so passionate about his sport
when he arrived at Redeemer three years ago
that he begged the school to start the badminton program once again.
He helped put the plans in place, and now
leads the program into the future.
The night was also highlighted with a new
member inducted into the Royal Road to Victory (Hall of Fame) as Cross Country runner
Jakob Van Dorp was honored as the 10th
inductee.
Van Dorp ran for Redeemer from 20032006. During his time as a Royal, Van Dorp
won a provincial silver medal in 2003, a
provincial silver medal in 2004 and a provin- From left, Royals Female Athlete of the Year Ashley Muller, Redeemer athletic director Dave
cial bronze medal in 2005. He finished fourth Mantel and Male Athlete of theYear Randall Brus.
in two consecutive national championships
(2003 and 2004) and helped power Team
Ontario to three consecutive CCAA team silver medals. His three provincial medals and
Cyclists are invited to meet Lloyd Fair- replacing former president Andrew Iler. A
three national medals make Jakob the most
bairn, the new president of the National cycling team will arrive as a group at the
decorated Redeemer Royal athlete ever.
For a complete list of award winners: Cycling Centre Hamilton, during a meet and Ancaster Rotary Centre at 12:15, and the bargreet barbecue this Saturday. Fairbairn is becue will follow.
http://www.redeemer.ca/athletics/
Cycling centre set to unveil new president this Saturday
Golden again
Magic gold
After a hard-fought game against the Niagara Rangers, the ABC Magic Major Atom boys claimed
gold at OBAs. Back row, from left, coach Jen Barkans, Matthew Lancaster, Owen Taylor, Victor
Bewsh, Carter Binkley and coach John Barkans. Middle row: Prosper Mbai and Jaxon CiraoloBrown. Front row: Nathan Bernardo, Gregg Hogg, Anders Intson, Deven Khindria and Brevin
Clarke.
The Ancaster Avalanche Atom B team participated in the 18th Annual Hamilton Hawkey Tournament on April 1-3. The girls played hard and strong all weekend and captured gold against the
London Devilettes. This is the girls’ second tournament win this season. Team members are Olivia
Barone, Tia Chan, Emma Greenhough, Laurence Guay-Marceau, Lauryn Hamilton, Sophie Kuwabara,
Samantha Milne, Ashley Mullen, Kara Nicholson, Candace Rees, Vienna Roberts, Nicole Carson,
Anika Syroid and Deanna Wardell. Coaching staff include Mike Rees, Mike Mullen, Paul Hamilton
and Peter Greenhough, with trainers Finola Foley and Joanne Milne.
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Avalanche Atom AE caps amazing season withTri-County Championship
Seven months ago 17 hockey players
came together for the first time. With them,
they brought heart and determination.
Sixty-one games later, one word describes
them: clutch.
Since then the team has scored 180 goals
on the way to a season which included a 20
game unbeaten streak, tournament gold,
tournament sliver, a divisional championship and ultimately a shot at the Tri-County Championships.
Goaltending was the key to the series and
was handled by Matthew Kong and Quentin
DiBenedetto. They combined for an amazing
nine shutouts in the regular season and
would need to be on their game in the finals
against a tough team from Centre Wellington.
In Game 1, the defence played a prominent role as the teams skated to a 0-0 tie after
regulation.
The Avs defence of Angus MacDonald,
Connor Lalonde, Dylan Dobbs, Aidan Muir,
Liam Coffen and Jacques Gross stood tall at
the blueline and offered few chances for the
opposition.
The overtime ended quickly as the line of
Callum MacDonald, Marc Earls and Marshall
Dudzic netted the only goal of the game, giving the Avs a 1-0 victory and the series lead.
Game 2 was moved to Centre Wellington
and the Avs came out strong. The line of
Drew Mainprize, Michael Arth and Joseph
Sayej was flying with Sayej being robbed by a
big pad save early on.
The Avs gave up few scoring chances and
sacrificed themselves throughout the contest
as was evident when Andrew DeGroot took
one for the team, blocking a hard slapshot
late in the game.
Down 2-1 with just four minutes left in the
third, the Avs came up huge with two goals to
win 3-2.
Game 3 sported a large crowd at Morgan
Firestone. And the Avs didn’t disappoint.
Akshay Yusuf had two two assists and
Cameron Lavell scored twice, including a
Avalanche AE players and coaches celebrate the Tri-County championship.
thrilling overtime winner, giving the Atom AE
team a 2-1 victory and the Tri-County Championship.
The team would sincerely like to thank
everyone who came out to support them,
The Hamilton Accessibility Sports Council sports for disabled athletes offered in Hamilmost importantly all of their sponsors.
A special thank you goes to the two pre- is inviting the public out Sunday to see the ton. Such sports don't get a lot of attention,
mier sponsors, Hair by Nature of Ancaster wide range of sports of which people with said Pavlovich. That's something the council,
the seventh formed in the province under the
and The Arthritis & Sports Medicine Centre. disabilities can take part.
The recently formed council is Hamilton's ParaSport Ontario umbrella, is hoping to
advocacy group and voice for those with change.
physical and cognitive disabilities ensuring
"There is a huge group of people here who
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recreation and sport.
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There will be sledge hockey and bocce
something, to come out and try this," said demonstrations at this Sunday's event and
Olga Pavlovich, a Hamilton Accessibility the chance for people to participate. Sun1122 Wilson St. West Sports Council board member. "Come out day's session, which is being held in conjuncAncaster Ont L9G 3K9 and see what we have available in our com- tion with ParaSport Ontario, runs from noon
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